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....
Tag: Environment
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...
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...
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...
Building Cities, Eroding the Mekong
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Over the past two decades, Vietnam became a major production hub for global companies....
Environment Before Politics and Development in the Mekong
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The Mekong River is a lifeline to over 60 million Mainland Southeast Asian. Stretching...
Prosperity for Whom? The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Expansion
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Towards late 2025, numerous regions in Indonesia were struck by severe flooding. Some...