Is it Safe to be an Activist in Indonesia? Political Violence Victims Memorialized by Students
“Keep them in our memory, as time passes the government is trying to erase history and this is the way we can keep them...
Author: Han Kyeol Kim
Myanmar’s Situationship With Southeast Asian Leaders : Normalizing Relations With Hlaing’s Government
Such an unusual arrangement between Myanmar and its fellow mainland Southeast Asian states where they hold diplomatic ties...
Thailand Welcomes US Warships and 5000 Sailors After 9 Months at Sea
Pattaya businesses have been preparing for the influx of the tourists who are expected to bring in an accumulation of 3...
Disaster and Disdain Marks Indonesia’s 81st Birthday
The general public’s enthusiasm for independence day celebrations have been dropping since 2024. At the same time the...
What its Like to Be a National Serviceman In Singapore
I think in terms of physical adaptation, you can you can get by that easily after you get a routine and figure it out, but...
Cost of the Cambodia – Thailand Border Conflict
Despite multiple rounds of bilateral meetings between the prime ministers from Cambodia and Thailand and distrust run deep...
Race Identity Remains a Major Role in Malaysian Politics Amidst Election Season
With Indian and Chinese Malaysians making up a considerable voter pool in Negeri Sembilan, parties and politicians alike...
Everything, Everywhere All at Once, To Lam’s Growth Strategy For Vietnam
Soon this plan for growth turned into an obsession with the president who is also the secretary general of the CPV brought...
The Ongoing Indonesian Military, Police and Attorney General Office Rivalry Explained
On the surface the police and the military vows to cooperate, however this is not the first time where institutions...
On the LGBT Question in Indonesia
The fight for civil rights appears even more uphill considering the Muslim majority population and most cultures within...
Interviewing Protestors in Jakarta Amidst Skyrocketing Fuel Prices and Crashing Rupiah
Us taking to the streets is a form of democracy, we don't have other ways to voice the people’s concerns. In fact this is...
Indonesian Parliament Strangles Central Bank’s Autonomy During Political Frenzy
Amidst the political chaos, Indonesia’ parliament whose majority is occupied by coalition party members passed...
Marcos Jr’s International Law : Tool Against Political Rivals
Marcos has weaponized international law against his political opponents, this action could be used against him or worse,...
The Philippines Pushes For ASEAN Maritime Declaration, Progress Remains Slow
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The 48th ASEAN summit that took place in the Philippines, Cebu city concluded on 8th May...
Indonesia’s 2026 May Day Celebration is Unusually State Backed
Editor - Southeast Asian Analyst. Trade unions led by Kongres Aliansi Serikat Buruh Indonesia (KASBI) (Congress of...
Trainwreck in Indonesia Kills 15 and Panics the Government
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. A trainwreck in east Bekasi district took place on 27th April, 20:57 killing 15 and...
Singaporeans Remains Divided on AI Curriculum in Primary Schools
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Singaporeans primary school students are actively learning with Artificial Intelligence...
PM Anwar Defends his Foreign Policy Stance, Uncertainty Still Looms
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. On April 5th, Malaysian PM Anwar urged the opposition to give credit where credit is due...
Malaysia’s Neutrality Tested as US Warships Dock in Penang
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. 2 US minesweeping warships based in the Middle East were spotted docked in Penang port,...
Search for the Elusive Anti Dynasty Law in the Philippines
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. One of the primary demand from protestors marching in Manila during the Edsa 40th...
How did Bhumjaithai Win the Thailand Elections?
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The Conservative and populist Bhumjaithai (BJT) party led by incumbent prime minister...
ASEAN Members Grow Impatient Over Myanmar Civil War
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst 5 years into the brutal civil war, the Myanmar Junta is holding a three phase election...
Marcos Jr will Face an Uphill Battle for the CoC
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The South China Sea faced unprecedented tension from countries that bordered it during the...
Short Sightedness is Fueling Thailand – Cambodia Conflict
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Observers believed that the Thailand - Cambodia border conflict would blow over in a...
Laos, a Cautionary Tale for ASEAN and Timor Leste
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Laos held the spot for the lowest GDP in ASEAN for almost as long as it was a member of...
Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Lose Grip On Power
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. For a head of state that inherited the position from his father who ruled for...
Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: An Honest Review
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship for 2025 began like most others of its kind;...