26 Sep 2024 ASEAN and the UN: Strengthening Security Through Multilateralism Joanne Lin Amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, ASEAN and the United Nations can work together to shore up the multilateral system. ASEAN Security United Nations
26 Sep 2024 Lessons from a Young Female Preacher on Islamic Preaching in Rural Central Java Haula Noor A rare female Muslim preacher who uses humour in her outreach to mixed audiences of rural adherents shows the richness and diversity of Islam as practised in Indonesia. Indonesia Progressive Islam
25 Sep 2024 The People’s Vision for Regional Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia Mirza Sadaqat Huda How the region’s populations view decarbonisation as energy transition occurs can inform stronger leadership and better policymaking at the elite level. Climate Change Renewable Energy Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey
25 Sep 2024 What Should ASEAN Expect From the European Union’s New Leadership? Yeo Lay Hwee Yeo Lay Hwee examines the European Union’s recent election outcomes and how ASEAN and the EU are navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape. ASEAN ASEANFocus EU-ASEAN Relations European Union
25 Sep 2024 Art and The Continuing Erosion of a Political Taboo: Sculpture and Activism in Indonesia’s National Gallery Max Lane Art has power to inspire activism and challenge political taboos. In Indonesia, a recent exhibition highlighted this dynamic. Activism Arts and Culture Indonesia
24 Sep 2024 Could Elections Provide a Way Out of Myanmar’s Political Crisis? Kyaw Yin Hlaing A small window into how the Myanmar people regard the viability of elections reveals plenty of mixed feelings about the country’s political future. Myanmar Myanmar Elections Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics
23 Sep 2024 Vietnam’s New Helmsman: What to Expect from To Lam? Nguyen Khac Giang Vietnam has a younger, more energetic leader who appears to be covering all bases, domestic and international. What might the future hold for him and his country? Communist Party of Vietnam Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
20 Sep 2024 Unpacking Recent Political Developments in Thailand Napon Jatusripitak Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the latest dramatic political events and the new government in Thailand with Acting Coordinator of ISEAS' Thailand Studies Programme, Dr Napon Jatusripitak. Dialogues at Fulcrum Thai Politics Thailand
20 Sep 2024 Cambodia Has Not Tilted Away from China Bunthorn Khath|Chanrith Ngin Cambodia’s perceived tilt towards the West has not come at the expense of its relations with Beijing. The country has maintained its diversified foreign policy position. Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China-Cambodia Relations
19 Sep 2024 The Controversy on Rain Shamans in Aceh: Sharia, Local Tradition, and Modernisation A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat Negative reactions in Aceh to the ritual of rain shamanism do not mask the contradiction of parts of the Islamic community tolerating ‘Islamic shamanism’ or mysticism and ritual over science and modernity. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion
