China appears to have made a momentary adjustment in its response to American criticisms of its actions in the South China Sea. It has adopted a calibrated and reciprocal response, but it has not over-reacted. Beijing could be wary of overplaying its hand and hence strengthening the positions of China hawks in the United States.
This article was published by The Malaysia Insight on 30 July 2020 in response to Trends in Southeast Asia 10/20 Why Did BERSATU Leave Pakatan Harapan? by Wan Saiful Wan Jan.
“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.
This webinar by Dr Miguel Escobar Varela is based on conversations with artists who hold a wide range of ideas on what wayang kontemporer should aspire to – both politically and aesthetically. The multifaceted landscape of contemporary wayang practice and discourse offers insight into the complex politics of contemporary artistic practice in Indonesia.
Sweet Vindication or Hollow Justice? More Twists in the Tale To Come
The recent conviction of former premier Najib Razak in court has been celebrated by many Malaysians. But the course of the ensuing political drama could go along many different tracks.