Dynasties in SEA are on the Rise Again
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo is ineligible for a third term but seems reluctant in giving up his power and position in politics. To maintain some sense of control, President Widodo Read More …
Category: Political Economy
Geopolitical Waves: Navigating the Tumultuous South China Sea at the ASEAN Summit
Maria Siow from the South China Morning Post highlights the forthcoming ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Jakarta, focusing on the escalating South China Sea tensions, particularly between China and the Philippines. This meeting marks a critical moment in regional geopolitics as the participation of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reflecting America’s commitment to maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Charting Paths to Peace: Reflections on the Jakarta Defense Gathering
In a significant gathering of defense ministers and officials in Jakarta on November 16th, 2023 , representatives from the United States, China, Russia, and Southeast Asia met in Indonesia’s capital Read More …
Navigating ASEAN’s Autonomy Amid US-China Tensions
In a recent AP News article, Southeast Asian leaders, led by Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, pledged to maintain the region’s independence amid rising tensions between the United States and China. Read More …
High-Speed Railway Beginnings Plan to Connect Bangkok and Kunming
Over the past few years, Thailand and China have discussed and made plans for a railway connecting two of their major cities – Bangkok and Kunming – as a part Read More …
Plan’s to Give Worst Malaysian Jobs to Refugees
In “Malaysia’s plan to give refugees its worst jobs amounts to a human rights ‘facade’: activists”, by Hadi Azmi in the South China Morning Post, explains Malaysia’s new proposal. They Read More …
Ethnic Tensions and Elections in Malaysia
According to the article I chose for this post, Malaysia’s right-wing Malay-Muslim political coalition of multiple parties, Perikatan Nasional (PN), has gained momentum in the country’s state elections in the Read More …
Charting the Future of Healthcare: Insights from the 76th WHO Regional Committee Meeting
Insights from the 76th WHO Regional Committee meeting and a race for Southeast Asia’s next WHO Regional Director.
The Power of Collaboration: Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Southeast Asia faces a critical need to combat climate change, and a transformative journey toward clean energy is gaining momentum. A 20-year-old initiative for regional power sharing is now experiencing Read More …
From Conflict to Cooperation: Indonesia and East Timor’s Economic Partnership
Remember when Drake said, ‘I know when that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing’? Well, it turns out that hotline bling is not just for late-night calls. In Read More …