30 Mar 2026 Iran Conflict Highlights Vietnam’s Energy Security and Foreign Policy Vulnerabilities Le Hong Hiep Vietnam has limited room for manoeuvre on the energy front as supply tightens, but is proactively playing the hand it has been dealt. Energy Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Vietnam
27 Mar 2026 Indonesia’s August-September 2025 Mass Arrests: What Do They Reflect? Max Lane Anti-government sentiment — especially online — among Indonesia’s youth has not been cowed by intimidation or arrest, but this resistance does not seem to have generated any moves toward more formal political organisation in real life. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Youth
27 Mar 2026 Youth’s Solidarity Beyond Borders: What Encourages Indonesian Muslim Students to Boycott Israel? Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Aptiani Nur Jannah This Long Read shares the key findings of a survey examining the factors that predispose Indonesian Muslim undergraduates to engaging in a worldwide activist movement to boycott Israel. Gaza Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest
26 Mar 2026 Malaysia’s Oil Shock Absorption: Adding Agility to the Subsidy Regime Lee Hwok-Aun As global oil prices seesaw in the wake of war, Malaysia’s government has a chance to think ahead and reduce any potential sharp swings. Economy Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
26 Mar 2026 Dangers of Delay: US-Philippine Defence Cooperation in 2026 Justin Baquisal There is robust public support for EDCA and deepening US-Philippines military cooperation, but Washington and Manila must plug gaps in integrated air and missile defence and weapons access policy. Defence Military Philippine-U.S. Relations
25 Mar 2026 Modernisation Is Not Enough: The Case for Transforming the Philippine Armed Forces Francis C. Domingo The Armed Forces of the Philippines needs a comprehensive transformation in line with the shift in its strategic posture, from internal security to territorial defence. Defence Military Philippines
25 Mar 2026 Southeast Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Edging Closer in an Era of Geopolitical Churn Ian Storey Over the past three decades, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has significantly expanded its geographical footprint, membership and functional cooperative activities. This Long Read provides a detailed examination of Southeast Asia’s engagement with the organisation. ASEAN China Russia Southeast Asia
24 Mar 2026 Iran War Holds Trade Implications for Southeast Asia Stephen Olson The economic fallout of the war, coupled with Trump’s self-preservation instincts, could induce a partial climbdown on tariffs—but Section 301 and other tariffs are under way and might endure. Tariffs Trade US
23 Mar 2026 Are Electric Vehicles a Green Window of Opportunity for ASEAN Countries? Martin Schröder EV-related industries hold out substantial promise, but ASEAN countries must be clear-eyed about the opportunities, complexities, and risks. ASEAN Electric Vehicles
20 Mar 2026 China’s Retaliation Against Japan and the Implications for Southeast Asia Lye Liang Fook Lye Liang Fook argues that Beijing’s retaliatory measures against Japan could increase pressure on ASEAN countries, making it important for ASEAN to continue emphasising restraint and peaceful dialogue. ASEAN ASEANFocus China Japan Taiwan
