4 Mar 2026 Women Farmers: First Defenders of a Warming Southeast Asia Elyssa Kaur Ludher Ahead of Women’s Day in the International Year of the Woman Farmer, an envisioning of how Southeast Asia can improve the lot of its women farmers in a warming world. Agriculture Climate Change Southeast Asia
4 Mar 2026 Death Without Departure: Bung Moktar and the Persistence of His East Coast Political Authority Vilashini Somiah All politics is local and, in many cases, personal. The passing of Bung Moktar Radin illustrates these truisms in rural Sabah politics, as his influence persists for now. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Sabah
3 Mar 2026 Anwar is Weak, But the Opposition is Weaker Still James Chai The political woes of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is a political goldmine for the opposition. But it has failed to capitalise on the opportunity. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
3 Mar 2026 Rebranding Bhumjaithai Napon Jatusripitak|Duncan McCargo Putting heavyweight technocrats in the spotlight, the Bhumjaithai Party appears to have taken a technocrat turn, away from its traditional strengths in forging political family networks in the kingdom. Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
2 Mar 2026 From Long-term Plans to Flagships: Indonesia’s Reordered Development Agenda Deasy Pane|Dharendra Wardhana Prabowo’s agenda is being driven by flagship programmes focused on nutrition, state-owned enterprises, and cooperatives. These programmes can complement long-term development, but Indonesia should maintain industrial, technological, and green transition priorities. Economic Development Indonesia Indonesian Economy
2 Mar 2026 Proximity Without Leverage? Indonesia’s Risky Bet on Trump’s Board of Peace Made Supriatma President Prabowo’s involvement in Trump’s Board of Peace may have given Indonesia some proximity to the US, but his aim of gaining leverage in tariff negotiations is elusive. Indonesia Indonesian Politics U.S.
27 Feb 2026 Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil? Ary Hermawan This Long Read examines President Prabowo Subianto’s relationship with the various Islamic organisations in Indonesia. While mainstream groups like Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah continue to be considered strategic allies, there has also been greater tolerance of hardline Islamist groups. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam
27 Feb 2026 Russia’s Critical Military Role in Myanmar’s Civil War Ian Storey While China wields much influence over Myanmar, Russia plays an outsized role in equipping the country’s military. Defence Myanmar Russia
27 Feb 2026 Thailand’s Democrat Party: A Political Institution Survives Mathis Lohatepanont The Democrat Party has made a comeback from a near-death experience. But there are still key challenges to overcome. Thai Elections Thai Politics Thailand
26 Feb 2026 Indonesia’s Party Cartel System and the New ‘People’s Movement Party’ Max Lane There’s potentially a new party in town, if it’s not nipped in the bud before the next elections in Indonesia. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
