10 Nov 2020 Demography and Democratisation Kevin S.Y. Tan Thailand’s current political demonstrations suggest that demography matters for democracy. Demography Thai Politics Thailand
9 Nov 2020 What if General Prayut Resigns? Termsak Chalermpalanupap Prime Minister General Prayut’s resignation would complicate, not moderate, Thailand’s current political turmoil. Thai Politics Thailand
9 Nov 2020 Myanmar Elections: Change the Only Constant Moe Thuzar As vote counts stream in from Sunday’s general elections, the expectation is that the majority of voters have chosen the incumbent party. This is a reflection of their desire for slow and gradual change in the country’s development. Myanmar Myanmar Elections NLD
3 Nov 2020 China-US Competition: Southeast Asia Can Decide What’s Best Lye Liang Fook Southeast Asian countries prefer a healthy balance of power between major powers in the region. This is often overlooked by China and the United States, which want them to take a stand on issues of concern. China-U.S. Relations Southeast Asia
2 Nov 2020 Myanmar May See More Violence After the Polls Nyi Nyi Kyaw There is a heightened risk of violence after the national polls this Sunday. This stems from two structural factors: inter-party clashes and the problems in Rakhine state. Myanmar Myanmar Elections
2 Nov 2020 Will China Exploit America’s Domestic Distractions for Strategic Gains in Asia? Daljit Singh The India-China land border, more than the South China Sea, is the regional flashpoint that could flare. China-U.S. Relations
30 Oct 2020 South Korea‘s Southeast Asian Potential Victor Teo South Korea is well-positioned to become a more important power for Southeast Asia and ASEAN. South Korea Southeast Asia
30 Oct 2020 The 2020 Regional Elections in Indonesia: The Use and Abuse of Religion Ahmad Najib Burhani Indonesia has laws that seek to deter the politicisation of religion. This will prove to be challenging, especially with the regional elections round the corner. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
29 Oct 2020 Prime Minister Suga Goes to Jakarta Leo Suryadinata Prime Minister Suga’s first trip shows that an “independent and active” Indonesia is not an easy partner for Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy. Indonesia Japan
29 Oct 2020 Hope Over Fear: The 2020 Student-led Protests in Thailand Punchada Sirivunnabood Similar goals link the current protests in Thailand with earlier ones. Their different tactics make them harder for authorities to quell. Thai Monarchy Thailand
