ASEAN centrality gets an Australian touch-up
The ASEAN-Australia special summit showcased the value that Australia places on Southeast Asia - but more can be done, both…
Prabowo and Jokowi on a unity ticket to dampen election criticism
Prabowo Subianto won an unprecedented victory in last month's Indonesian election, but the conduct of the campaign created concerns about…
Australia engages with the ASEAN it has and works towards the ASEAN the region needs
Australian engagement with ASEAN is still stuck in a dominant security narrative that sees it as a counter to China…
Time for Australia and ASEAN to grasp the regional strategic initiative
Australia's hosting of a special summit this week is a signal of ASEAN's centrality in the region's strategic framework, but…
Democracy can be an asset to Indonesia’s economic transformation
Indonesia's new president, likely to be Prabowo Subianto, will need to put in place unfashionable reforms to ensure Indonesia's economy…
Prabowo aims for a hole in one in this week’s Indonesian elections
As Prabowo Subianto looks set to win in the Indonesian election, a significant mandate could shape the political persona he…
Symbolism over substance in US–Indonesia partnership
The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.…
Jokowi’s final act
In 2023, Jokowi steered Indonesia through economic hurdles, fostered digital growth and addressed food inflation. ...
Malaysia’s economic reform still caught in the baggage of the old politics
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has enjoyed unexpected government stability - but it has come at the expense of much…
Inequality fuelling the fire for Thailand’s political change
Author: Thorn Pitidol, Thammasat University Thailand is going through one of the most significant moments in its recent history. After…