26 Jan 2022 Myanmar’s New Political Economy Takes Shape Romain Caillaud Nearly a year after the military coup in Myanmar, a new political economy is emerging, even as the economy tanks and the human rights context worsens. Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics
26 Jan 2022 Myanmar’s State Administration Council: A Shell Entity? Htet Myet Min Tun Recent shake-ups in the Tatmadaw show that it may not be as monolithic an institution as it portrays itself to be. The State Administration Council has gradually turned into a shell entity with power becoming more concentrated in the hands of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics
25 Jan 2022 Ratsadornprasong Fund: New Front for People’s Struggles Against the Establishment Anusorn Unno A grassroots initiative called the Ratsadornprasong Fund has been created to shoulder the financial burden of bail and legal support for arrested protestors. The millions of baht raised in support of the fund is emblematic of the anti-establishment movement’s mass support in Thailand. Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand
24 Jan 2022 Elections in Johor: Needlessly Nigh? Francis E. Hutchinson The Johor state assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for snap state elections to be held within the next 60 days. For those UMNO leaders seeking to boost their party’s momentum, this might not be the wisest of moves. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
21 Jan 2022 Myanmar’s Post-coup Aid Crisis: Whither Civilian Protection? Aung Tun The humanitarian sector in Myanmar has shrunk considerably because of operational challenges surrounding the post-coup political environment. Even as political uncertainties remain, the restoration of humanitarian aid for the people is urgently needed. Armed Conflict Humanitarian Assistance Myanmar Myanmar Politics
20 Jan 2022 Seeing Red over Rising Prices for Greens Amirul Adli Rosli Malaysian netizens are seeing red over the government’s handling of rising prices for daily necessities. The reality is that much of the recent price hikes are due to factors beyond the government’s control. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
20 Jan 2022 Historical Continuity in Myanmar’s Second Struggle for Independence Mael Raynaud The movement fighting against the military junta in Myanmar has deeper roots that stretch back to the 1988 uprising, and even beyond. This provides another reason to treat it with the respect it deserves. Myanmar Myanmar Politics
19 Jan 2022 Presidential Polls and the West Philippine Sea: A Sea Change? Jay L. Batongbacal The winner of the 2022 presidential elections will determine how the Philippines will handle its legally recognised claims in the West Philippine Sea both domestically and in the regional arena. China-Philippine Relations Maritime Security Philippine Philippine Elections Philippine Politics
18 Jan 2022 Vietnam’s New Graft Scandal Sets Back Anti-Corruption Drive Le Hong Hiep The recent corruption scandal involving Viet A Corp’s inflation of Covid-19 test-kit prices and payment of kickbacks shows that Vietnam’s intensified anti-corruption efforts have quite some way to go. Anti-Corruption Corruption COVID-19 Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
17 Jan 2022 The New Nahdlatul Ulama (NU): ‘Islamic Party No; Islamic Politicians Yes?’ Norshahril Saat|Syafiq Hasyim Newly elected NU Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf campaigned on a platform to depoliticise NU in the run-up to the next elections. But NU's new leadership line-up suggests otherwise. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Political Islam Progressive Islam Religion
