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...
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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...
Beyond the Middle-Income Trap, Southeast Asia’s Adaptation Challenge
The region’s future prosperity will almost certainly still depend on growth, which is becoming less predictable and its...
Cambodia and Thailand Takes Their Maritime Dispute to the UN
"This is not escalation. It is a facilitated negotiation between the two nations overseen by international expert...
Indonesia’s “Cowboy Finance Minister” Sacked, Public and Elites are Divided On the Issue
Purbaya had flown too close to the sun. Sources point to tensions within the ministry itself and with other government...
“Actual Coercion, Bullying” the Philippine Defense Secretary to China : New Wave of Sharp Power?
The Seoul note to Secretary Teodoro fits this pattern well. It was not an invitation to dialogue, it was an assertion...
Myanmar Military Resort to Abducting Young Men to Restock their Ranks
Reports from the Myanmar Defense and Security Institute, indicate that conscripts now account for about 85% of frontline...
Volcanoes, Climate Change, and the Limits of State Capacity in Indonesia
A question of how much disruption a state can absorb before its institutions, infrastructure, and economy begin to fail....
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...
Cambodian Foreign Ministry Officials Arrested for Running 3 Million USD Visa Scams
“If an official at the Director-General level can amass such significant illicit gains, what about high-ranking...
The ‘Modern Indonesian Women’: Is Criticism on Pancatera Fair?
Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Pancatera may say as much about public expectations of the group as it does about...
Anwar Ibrahim’s Comment on Taiwan, Slip Up or Departure from Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
“I see Taiwan as a part of China. Period. You may disagree with their some excesses, yes but it must in the context, it...
Cultural Ecocide: What Preah Vihear Reveals About War and Nature
Preah Vihear is not simply an ancient temple damaged by conflict. It is a warning that modern warfare increasingly destroys...
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...
Malaysia’s Rare Earth Elements, From Environmental Concern to Strategic Asset
REEs have not always been perceived favourably in Malaysia. Though not its first emergence in Malaysia, REEs gained...
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...
Cyclone Charged Monsoon Rain Claims Lives in the Philippines’ Luzon Island
“President Marcos, we haven't received any cash assistance. We have no money for expenses here. We haven't been able to...
Indonesians Are More Likely to Believe in Ghosts Than Environmental Issues
Why is it easier for Indonesians to believe in superstitions than in global warming? And why is the easiest way to...
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...
Myanmar Chief Rejects ASEAN Peace Plan and Calls For Another Election
Hlaing added that the government would base its actions on existing realities while safeguarding Myanmar’s national...
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...
Making Our Way Out of Jakarta’s Congestion Trap
It’s difficult to pinpoint a single reason for Jakarta’s persistent traffic problem. It is best to see this issue as...
The Philippines and China Clash in the South China Sea Draws Fresh Blood and Accusations
While such incidents and diplomatic retaliations that follow are nothing new between the two countries, this case in...
Grievances of the Chinese Indonesian Experience
Taking the tools offered by Indonesia’s democratization, these Chinese Indonesians process the trauma borne from...
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...
ASEAN Fails to Engage with Myanmar’s National Unity Government and Rebel Groups
Despite affirming the 5 point consensus and claims from foreign ministers to involve all stake holders, there was no...
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...
Southeast Asia and the World Cup, Always the Fan, Never the Player
"I know that everyone in Southeast Asia wants their country to enter the World Cup. But please, every stakeholder, from the...
On the LGBT Question in Indonesia
The fight for civil rights appears even more uphill considering the Muslim majority population and most cultures within...
Bangkokians Choose Chadchart “Hulk” Sittipunt as their Governor Again
"The goal of work in the next four years is not the publication of achievements but success in proving to people that their...
UN Releases Report on Myanmar Civilian Death Toll
The report claimed a minimum of 700 civilian deaths from the time of announcing the election to the election period itself...
Here We Go Again: the Indonesian Student Protests
An honest reading of the successes and failures of these movements reveal our inability to learn from past mistakes and...
Why Singapore Doesn’t Want Energy Independence
Rather than reducing reliance on foreign energy, Singapore is actively expanding it through cross-border grid integration....
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...
Ex Cambodian PM Takes Responsibility For Military Weakness
"I, as the former Prime Minister with full powers, did not prepare for any fight. So, when the situation (border conflict)...
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...
Thailand’s Quest For “Quality Tourist”
Bangkok is trying to change the makeup of the tourist from sheer numbers to increasing tourists who are willing to spend...
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,...
Nadiem Makarim and Future of Indonesia’s Technocrats
The Indonesian establishment must choose between competent individuals in service of the public or yes men who stick around...
Singapore Sets Jobs and Competitiveness as Economic Priority
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Singapore’s Economic Strategic Review (ESR) committee that convenes during a global...
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...
Performative Regime : Myanmar Under Min Aung Hlaing
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Although Min Aung Hlaing and his inner circle were insensitive to reputational damage...
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...
Not Just Women’s Issue: Rethinking Men’s involvement in Indonesia
Editor - Southeast Analyst. Trigger Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment, sexual violence, online abuse, and...
ASEAN as a Collective Middle Power through Soft Power
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The framing that ASEAN is a collective middle power is largely anchored in institutional...
Indonesia’s Growth Ambition Meets Hard Reality
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious 8% economic growth target by the end of...
The Subalterns of Indochina
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. In November 2025, Thai authorities handed Y Quynh Bdap back to the Vietnamese government....
Cambodia’s Scam Centers Clean Ups are Superficial at Best
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst From early 2026, Cambodia’s anti scam center campaigns captured international headlines....
Why Singapore Won’t Negotiate with Iran for Safe Passage
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. On April 7th, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakhrishnan claimed that the...
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...
Thailand to Revoke UN Registered Border Pact, Cambodia Refutes
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. A Thai senate panel backed the plan to revoke the United Nations (UN) registered border...
Thai Economy is Under Attack from All Fronts
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Thailand’s sluggish economy is facing yet another obstacle due to the oil shortage and...
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,...
Vietnam Scrambles to Secure Oil Supplies
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. In an effort to stabilize oil supplies, Vietnam slashed import tariffs on fuel related...
Malaysia Condemns Attack on Iran, Oil Prices Remain Uncertain
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. On March 2nd, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made an emergency motion in...
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...
Timor Leste Places Principle Above Pragmatism on Myanmar
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst On February 13, Myanmar’s junta ordered Timor Leste’s Charge De Affairs to leave the...
How did Bhumjaithai Win the Thailand Elections?
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The Conservative and populist Bhumjaithai (BJT) party led by incumbent prime minister...
Indonesia Joined BoP : What Constitutes a Sound Palestine Policy?
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The administration announced that we might pay Trump’s membership fee of 1 billion USD...
Indonesia’s Bizarre Economic Adventure
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Although heavily criticized, budget efficiency was strongly enforced during the start of...
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...
Can Indonesia Replicate Late President Habibie’s Magic?
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Despite having the shortest presidency in Indonesia, late President BJ Habibie is best...
Short Sightedness is Fueling Thailand – Cambodia Conflict
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Observers believed that the Thailand - Cambodia border conflict would blow over in a...
Indonesian Elites Are On Thin Ice
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The ruling class of Indonesia let out a huge sigh of relief when the nationwide protest in...
Reform vs Restriction in Indonesia and Philippines Law
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Indonesia and the Philippines are known to be two of the oldest democratic nations in...
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;...