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The Monarchy and Article 150
The recent heightened tensions between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Prime Minister Muhyidddin Yassin’s Cabinet have put the spotlight on whether the Constitution allows the King to exercise discretionary powers, apart from acting on the advice of Cabinet.
Stealthy Islamism Riding on Mat Kilau’s Stellar Success
Due to some feedback on the article’s references, this article has been taken down for the time being while the references are being clarified with the author.
Thailand’s Lèse-majesté Law: A Subtle Referendum in the Upcoming Elections?
Political parties which tout the need for more democracy in Thailand have shied away from aggressively promoting amendments to the kingdom’s lese-majeste law. However, the law’s impact on generational and ideological divides remains in motion.
Troubled Waters Ahead for Philippine-Vietnam Strategic Partnership on the South China Sea
Vietnam and the Philippines have formed a strategic partnership in the South China Sea. By reinforcing their respective claims to the area, however, they are vulnerable to a wedge strategy by third parties such as China.
Long Reads
Being a Member of an Online Group Can Make You More Accepting of Fake News: The Case of Thailand
This article explores the dynamics of information sharing in online political groups. It tests whether being a member of an online group can make individuals more susceptible to fake news.
Rightsizing Japan’s Economic Influence in Southeast Asia
Japan retains an edge in economic influence in Southeast Asia, but it cannot afford to rest on its laurels.
Move Forward Stands at the Brink of Dissolution
Political tensions in Thailand have escalated following a court ruling that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party over charges stemming from its campaign to amend the country’s lèse majesté law.
Troubled Waters Ahead for Philippine-Vietnam Strategic Partnership on the South China Sea
Vietnam and the Philippines have formed a strategic partnership in the South China Sea. By reinforcing their respective claims to the area, however, they are vulnerable to a wedge strategy by third parties such as China.
CONTRIBUTORS
Dr Hannah M.Y. Ho is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. She is an Associate at the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore. Her research lies at the intersection of race, gender and nation with an interdisciplinary focus on literature, culture and education. She has been awarded grants to study cultural and literary representations of the Chinese in Brunei Darussalam. Her articles have been published in Asiatic, Kritika Kultura, South Asian Diaspora, International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, The Wenshan Review and Suvannabhumi. She co-edited Engaging Modern Brunei: Research on Language, Literature and Culture (2021).
Articles by Hannah M.Y. Ho (1)
Mandarin Learning in Brunei’s Chinese Schools: Practical Considerations
Chang-Yau Hoon|Hannah M.Y. Ho
The learning of Mandarin in Chinese schools in Brunei is driven less by the projection of Chinese soft power but more by practical considerations.
