Archive
November 2022
Japan Should Support Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Bid
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
As one Asian democracy to another.
India Engages Myanmar
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
What explains New Delhi’s greater engagement with the country's military government?
Detangling Semantics: Has Australia Really Been ‘Hawkish’ on China?
By Grant Wyeth
To resist bullying is only “hawkish” if you sympathize with the bullies.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures
By Mitch Shin
After Kim’s statement belittling Yoon in August, this was her second discourteous statement toward the South Korean president.
In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out
By Sophie Lemière
At last week's election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus.
Sworn in, Anwar Gets to Work as Malaysia’s Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
Anwar said he would submit his government to a vote of confidence on December 19.
Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.
India and ASEAN Upgrade Their Partnership
By Rathindra Kuruwita
As comprehensive security partners, they can be expected to engage in deeper cooperation relating to maritime security and disaster risk reduction.
Can Anwar Ibrahim Bring Stability Back to Malaysian Politics?
By Sebastian Strangio
While the November 19 election resulted in a victory for his multi-ethnic Pakatan Harapan bloc, the forces of conservative Malay nationalism have perhaps never been stronger.
The Reality of Vietnam’s Energy Transition
By Kathryn Neville
The country has emerged as a regional leader in renewables, but some thorny challenges lie ahead.
Why Southeast Asia Needs to Establish an ASEAN Cancer Center
By Molika Heng
With the disease on the rise in the region, a dedicated transnational institution would reduce the cost of cancer treatments for those most in need.
Philippines Seeks Explanation From China Over Seizure of Rocket Debris
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident close to the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island was just the latest between the two nations in the disputed South China Sea.