COMMENTARIES

19 Jul 2024

China-Philippines Talks: A Sliver of Hope to Reduce Tensions?

Lye Liang Fook

Although China and the Philippines have resumed bilateral talks, they are far from addressing their differences over the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

19 Jul 2024

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Incomplete Legacy in Vietnam

Le Hong Hiep|Nguyen Khac Giang

The steadfast leadership of Vietnam’s General Secretary has ironically created a potential leadership vacuum, as succession planning has not been one of his strong suits, unlike anti-corruption and other stellar achievements.

Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

18 Jul 2024

Singapore as a “Nation of Lions Led by Lions”

Irene Ng

William Choong, Fulcrum's Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the second volume of S. Rajaratnam's authorised biography, the Lion's Roar, with author and ISEAS writer-in-residence Irene Ng.

Dialogues at Fulcrum International Relations Singapore Southeast Asia

18 Jul 2024

Malay Youth’s Evolving Yet Steadfast Support for Malay Royalty

Syaza Shukri

Amid political change and occasional controversy, Malay youth continue to hold the rulers and the royal institution in high regard. It is imperative to understand the reasons.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics Youth

18 Jul 2024

Does ASEAN Still Matter to the Labour Government in the United Kingdom?

Joanne Lin

Ahead of the ASEAN-UK Ministerial Meeting this month, Joanne Lin looks at how the new Labour Government will prioritise ASEAN and the region in its foreign policy.

ASEAN ASEANFocus United Kingdom

17 Jul 2024

Malaysia’s Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024: Sectarian or Crucial Step Forward?

Mohd Faizal Musa

An important bill that will affect the selection of future religious advisers for Malaysia’s Federal Territories awaits passage into law. Will the government be able to push it through despite its critics?

Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion

17 Jul 2024

The Impact of China’s Digital Silk Road on the Digital Domain of the Philippines

Julio S. Amador III|Deryk Baladjay

The Philippines’ outdated legal framework is unable to meet the new concerns posed by the large scale entry of Chinese technologies. The country’s institutions need to be resilient from foreign influence while accommodating investments that can bolster its digital push.

Digitalisation Philippine Philippine Politics Southeast Asia Technology

17 Jul 2024

Philippine-China Standoff Over Second Thomas Shoal: There Are Three Others

Marites Dañguilan Vitug|Camille Elemia

The Second Thomas Shoal is the centre of attention in the standoff between China and the Philippines. But there are three other features in the South China Sea that warrant examination.

China-Philippine Relations International Relations Philippine South China Sea