ISEAS Perspective provides analysis of specific current events and their significance for the Southeast Asian region. This will be published occasionally, and is aimed at keeping decision-makers in both the public and private sectors informed; as well as scholars, laymen and the interested public. This series undergoes a peer-review process.
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2024/82 “Military Appointments as Guardian Tactic against Civilian Control: Comprehending Thailand’s 2024 Military Reshuffles” by Paul Chambers
2024 No. 82
Thailand’s annual military reshuffles, which took effect on 1 October 2024, have once again involved ties with the royal institution, pre-cadet class membership, shared military unit factionalism, and connections with military or political personages.
2024/81 “The Curious Case of Sluggish US Economic Influence Perceptions in ASEAN” by Kristina Fong
2024 No. 81
The US faces an uphill climb in surpassing China’s hold on economic influence perceptions in the region.
2024/80 “Embracing Multiculturalism and Fostering Political Stability in Pontianak (West Kalimantan)” by Zaenudin Hudi Prasojo & Ach Tijani
2024 No. 80
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * Zaenudin Hudi Prasojo is Professor at the State Islamic Institute of Pontianak (West Kalimantan). Ach Tijani is a lecturer at Universitas KH. Abdul Chalim Mojokerto. The paper was originally presented at the Religious Diversity in Borneo workshop at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in 2023. ISEAS Perspective 2024/80, 8 October 2024 Download […]
2024/79 “Securing the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Navigating Conflicts and Public Scepticism” by Kyi Sin
2024 No. 79
The China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) forms an important part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative which focuses on enhancing trade and infrastructure development across the region.
2024/78 “Vietnam Strengthens Cyber Capabilities for Political Stability, National Defence, and Socio-economic Development” by Bich Tran
2024 No. 78
Vietnam’s efforts to enhance its cyber capabilities are driven by the need to protect the regime of the Communist Party of Vietnam, defend national sovereignty and achieve socio-economic development goals.
2024/77 “Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election: How Personas and Policy Platforms Influenced Swing Voters” by Julia Lau and Maria Monica Wihardja
2024 No. 77
Political candidates’ personalities still matter in Indonesia’s personality-centric partisan politics. However, election campaigning can change or make up voters’ minds.
2024/76 “Training in Interfaith Dialogue Needed among Educated Youths in Brunei” by Siti Mazidah Mohamad
2024 No. 76
Focusing on educated Muslim youths in Brunei Darussalam, this article examines their readiness for interfaith dialogue in the higher education setting.
2024/75 “Towards a Dispute Resolution Mechanism for the ASEAN Power Grid: Best Practices from Europe and Africa” by Mirza Sadaqat Huda
2024 No. 75
Dispute resolution mechanisms play an important role in energy integration.
2024/74 “Thailand’s New and Youngest-ever Prime Minister Faces a Multitude of Immediate Challenges” by Termsak Chalermpalanupap
2024 No. 74
Thailand’s youngest-ever Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is confronted by a multitude of challenges that she may not be able to surmount.
2024/73 “Understanding Sabah’s Exemplary Interfaith Relations From a Grassroots Perspective” by Suraya Sintang
2024 No. 73
In contrast to Peninsular Malaysia’s inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations, which are often tense and acrimonious, Sabah manifests a remarkable degree of cohesion, mutual respect and accommodation in relations among its diverse racial and religious communities.