12 Nov 2020 Malaysia’s “Stand United” Budget Heading Into Testy Debate Kevin Zhang|Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysia’s 2021 budget strikes a conciliatory tone, but it will face some vigorous debate in parliament. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
11 Nov 2020 The Return of a Firebrand Cleric: Consolidation of Islamic Vigilantism? Ahmad Najib Burhani The return of a firebrand cleric to Indonesia will have an impact on the dynamics of religiosity in the country. It will also empower and consolidate groups opposed to the government of Joko Widodo. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islamist Groups Religion
10 Nov 2020 Voting as Civic Duty, A New Norm in Myanmar Nyi Nyi Kyaw The reasons for voting in Myanmar are helping to consolidate its new democracy. Myanmar Myanmar Elections NLD
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
