21 Apr 2026 Piloting Pragmatism: Vietnam’s Aircraft Diplomacy through the COMAC Deal Hoang Thi Ha Vietnam’s tilt towards the use of Chinese-made COMAC aircraft represents more a calculated experiment than a strategic pivot. China China-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
20 Apr 2026 Cyberfraud in Southeast Asia: A New Battleground for the US and China? Stephen Olson China and the US have reasons to work together to tackle the scourge of cyberfraud in Southeast Asia. The problem, however, is that their geopolitical rivalry gets in the way. China Cyber Security Scam US
20 Apr 2026 From Partnership Expansion to Strategic Coherence: Vietnam’s Next Foreign Policy Challenge Nguyen Chi Thanh Vietnam’s pursuit of Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships has long been part of its foreign policy calculus. The challenge now is maintaining coherence across this wider network. Foreign Policy Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
17 Apr 2026 The Philippines’ Engagement with Japan: A Steady and Deepening Strategic Partnership Mico A Galang As the Philippines faces a more complex strategic environment, security cooperation with like-minded countries is critical. This Long Read examines the strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines, particularly under the Marcos Jr administration. Japan Philippine Philippine Politics
17 Apr 2026 Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs: Calm Before Another Storm? Tham Siew Yean Malaysia has declared the ART null and void while the US is deploying new tariff instruments, creating uncertainty over new agreements. Malaysia should rebalance lopsided terms – and reduce its exposure to the US market. Malaysia Malaysia-US Relations Tariffs
17 Apr 2026 The Iran War Shows Why Indonesia Must Accelerate Its Energy Transition Peh Ko Hsu|Siwage Dharma Negara Indonesia seeks to shield society from inflation while managing the fiscal deficit. The immediate policy responses must not detract from the country’s paramount transition toward renewable energy. Economy Energy Indonesia Renewable Energy
16 Apr 2026 Indonesia’s ‘In-Between’ Foreign Policy Radityo Dharmaputra Indonesia has sound reasons for consistently staking out a diplomatic middle ground, but not taking sides on all issues could leave no one impressed. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Indonesian Politics
16 Apr 2026 Sarawak’s Delineation: A Test for the Election Commission’s Credibility Ooi Kok Hin Leveraging its growing political clout, Sarawak is pushing for a re-delineation of state seats. This could result in boundary changes to federal parliamentary seats and alter the balance of power. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
15 Apr 2026 Passage Through Hormuz in a Time of War and Peace Nilufer Oral Many legal experts have used the aegis of international law to challenge Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The reality, however, is that the application of international law to the situation is more nuanced. ASEAN Economy Energy Law US
15 Apr 2026 Media Literacy in Malaysia: A Vital Reliance on Network Confirmation Benjamin Y.H. Loh This Long Read reports findings from a study investigating how Malaysians practise media literacy in a fast-moving and often untrustworthy media landscape. A key finding is that respondents with busy schedules who still want to verify the information they come across, turn to leveraging trusted social networks. Digital Culture Malaysia Media Social Media
