Rebuilding Social Cohesion for Myanmar’s Post-Conflict Future
Thiri
Two years after the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, societal ruptures amidst a civil war demand far-sighted visions for a post-conflict future led by the people.
Thiri
Two years after the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, societal ruptures amidst a civil war demand far-sighted visions for a post-conflict future led by the people.
Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy
The ASEAN digital economy is running sub-optimally due to fragmented regulatory frameworks. Increased coherence will enable the region’s firms to break out of their local markets and raise revenues from the expansion of consumer markets.
Sharon Seah|Moe Thuzar
Southeast Asians are looking to ASEAN’s titular head Indonesia to take the lead to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar. But Jakarta’s first steps as ASEAN Chair have left something to be desired.
Ian Storey
India is not a major arms exporter, something that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to change. But there is one “Made in India” weapons system that half a dozen Southeast Asian countries seem most eager to buy: the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
Joanne Lin
The evolution of India’s foreign policy from non-alignment to multi-alignment has yielded dividends. The question is whether New Delhi can continue to be in such an enviable position.
Lim Jock Hoi
This year ASEAN celebrates its 55th founding anniversary. ASEANFocus is privileged to feature ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi’s perspectives on various global challenges and what ASEAN has done to adapt to new realities.
Melinda Martinus
Melinda Martinus proposes the threats of fake news to be mainstreamed into ASEAN regional security concerns.
Syafiq Hasyim|Wahyudi Akmaliah
Despite observations that the group has become defunct, the 212 Movement has held a series of gatherings to display their opposition to President Joko Widodo. One thing is clear: the movement will not endorse presidential candidates endorsed by Widodo.
Manggi Habir
The Joko Widodo administration’s repeated renewal of a bond programme for burden-sharing with Bank Indonesia during the pandemic raises questions about whether the new financial omnibus law will constrain rather than strengthen the economy.
Zack Cooper
Although much attention has focused on the shift in power from Democrats to Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, the empowering of line departments and agencies to take more responsibility for Asia policy could be just as important. And it could prove to be a good thing for the region.