Op Eds

“Should Vietnam file a case against China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea?” – Op-Ed by Le Hong Hiep in ThinkChina

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentary 2020/100 “Vietnam: Managing Chinese Pressures around Vanguard Bank” and republished by Think China on 3 August 2020.

 

 

“When giants fight, even the wisest Southeast Asian leaders are left helpless” – Op-Ed by Denny Roy in ThinkChina

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/78 “Tensions in Northeast Asia Pose Varying Threats to Southeast Asia” and republished by Think China on 3 August 2020.

 

 

“The great pity that was Malaysia’s short-lived Pakatan Harapan coalition” – Op-Ed by Wan Saiful Wan Jan in CNA

 

This article was first published as Trends in Southeast Asia 2020/10 “Why Did BERSATU Leave Pakatan Harapan?” by Wan Saiful Wan Jan and extracted for publication in Channel Newsasia on 3 August 2020.

 

 

“Najib verdict complicates Malaysia’s game of thrones” – Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson in East Asia Forum

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentary 2020/103 Former Premier Najib Razak Found Guilty: Sailing Into Uncharted Waters by East Asia Forum on 2 August 2020.

 

 

“S’pore will find it harder to maintain its position between US & China” – Op-Ed by William Choong in Mothership

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/80 “China-US Relations: Singapore’s Elusive Sweet Spot” and extracted for publication by Mothership on 1 August 2020.

 

 

“China-US Relations: Singapore’s Elusive Sweet Spot – Analysis” – Op-Ed by William Choong in Eurasia Review

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/80 “China-US Relations: Singapore’s Elusive Sweet Spot” and republished by Eurasia Review on 1 August 2020.

 

 

“Thailand has done well in taming the coronavirus pandemic so what’s with these protests?” – Op-Ed by Termsak Chalermpalanupap in CNA

 

This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 29 July 2020.

 

 

“Can Singapore maintain its sweet spot between China and the US? ” – Op-Ed by William Choong in SCMP

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/80 “China-US Relations: Singapore’s Elusive Sweet Spot” and extracted for publication by South China Morning Post on 28 July 2020.

 

 

“Going beyond stereotypes to understand ethnic inequality in Malaysia” – Op-Ed by Lee Hwok-Aun in Today

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentary 2020/97 Comprehending Ethnic Inequality in Malaysia: Going Beyond the Stereotypes and republished by Today on 23 July 2020.

 

 

“Hanging tough together: ASEAN countries’ survival strategy amid Sino-US rivalry” – Op-Ed by William Choong in ThinkChina

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentary 2020/90 “Smaller Countries in the Asia-Pacific: Mired in the Middling Middle” and republished by ThinkChina on 21 July 2020.