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- No. 1: Ian Wilson, Visiting Fellow
- No. 2: Ian Wilson, Visiting Fellow
- No. 4: Melinda Martinus, Lead Researcher
- No. 7: Made Supriatma, Visiting Fellow
- No. 12: Siwage Dharma Negara, Senior Fellow
- No. 34: Ha Hoang Hop, Associate Senior Fellow
Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Timor-Leste | Vietnam | ASEAN / Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific | East/South China Sea | Climate Change/Environment | Media, Technology & Society | Others
Indonesia
1. Commentary: Indonesia gears up for an election that could end all elections
Ian Wilson
Channel News Asia, 31 January 2024
2. Daily Cuts – Indonesian Presidential Elections – 2 weeks to go!
[12-min podcast interview]
Channel News Asia, 31 January 2024
3. Analysis: Foreign money, shell companies allegedly fund political campaigns
Tenggara Strategics
Jakarta Post, 31 January 2024
4. Indonesia’s new capital hinges on election as Jokowi set to exit
Nana Shibata, Ismi Damayanti and Erwida Maulia
Nikkei Asia, 31 January 2024
5. “Baby Nepotism” and the Future of Indonesian Democracy
Yeta Purnama, Fenny Desmi Widiastuti and Tiara Ayu Fatmasari
Australian Institute of International Affairs, 30 January 2024
6. To thwart Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo, his 2 foes may join forces
Arie Firdaus and Tria Dianti
Benar News, 30 January 2024
7. Dynasty in the making’ as President Jokowi shadow hangs over general elections
Jack Moore (AFP)
Jakarta Post, 30 January 2024
8. ‘Four Fingers’ movement emerges as opposition to Prabowo-Gibran
Jakarta Post, 30 January 2024
9. Radical Indonesian cleric gives backing to presidential hopeful Anies
Amy Chew
Nikkei Asia, 30 January 2024
10. ICW Says Jokowi Contributes Nothing to Anti-Corruption Agenda
Novali Panji Nugroho
Tempo, 30 January 2024
11. Riset: menelaah penyebab dan cara melawan korupsi infrastruktur di Indonesia [Research: examining the causes and ways to fight infrastructure corruption in Indonesia]
Rian Mantasa Salve Prastica
The Conversation, 30 January 2024
12. 雅万高铁或面对长期亏损 营运商背负沉重债务 [Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway may face long-term losses, operator is burdened with heavy debts]
联合早报, 30 January 2024
Malaysia
13. Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as 17th King of Malaysia
Bernama, 31 January 2024
14. Commentary: Malaysia’s new king wants to get more involved, but don’t expect radical changes
James Chin
Channel News Asia, 31 January 2024
15. Sticking with PH a necessary risk for Umno, say analysts
Mohd Farhan Darwis
Free Malaysia Today, 31 January 2024
16. Sultan Ibrahim peka situasi politik semasa [Sultan Ibrahim is alert to the current political situation]
Juani Munir Abu Bakar
Utusan Malaysia, 31 January 2024
17. 伊党需要改革 [PAS needs reforms]
Mohsin Abdullah
星洲网, 31 January 2024
18. M’sia climbs to 57th rank in Corruption Perceptions Index
[Link to 2023 Corruption Perception Index]
Isabelle Leong
Malaysiakini, 30 January 2024
19. Malaysia’s Relations with China in 2023 under Anwar and the Road Ahead
David Han Guo Xiong
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 30 January 2024
Myanmar
20. Myanmar shows how empowered youth can push back on autocracy
Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Nikkei Asia, 30 January 2024
21. Beware of junta’s political tricks, government-in-exile warns
San Maw Aung
Radio Free Asia, 30 January 2024
22. Myanmar’s neighbours grapple with new options as balance of power shifts in the country
Tan Hui Yee and Debarshi Dasgupta
Straits Times, 30 January 2024
23. From placards to guns: Myanmar’s democracy protesters battle junta
AFP
Straits Times, 30 January 2024
Philippines
24. More Chinese warships, maritime militia in West Philippine Sea
Nestor Corrales
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 31 January 2024
25. In the Philippines, are economic woes spilling into politics as President Marcos Jnr and Duterte hurl insults at each other?
Raissa Robles
South China Morning Post, 30 January 2024
Thailand
26. MFP braces for key court ruling
Mongkol Bangprapa
Bangkok Post, 31 January 2024
27. 泰国大撒币背后利益分配玄机 [The mystery of profit distribution from Thailand’s cash handout]
黄一展
联合早报, 31 January 2024
28. Foreign Investments at Risk as Thai PM and Central Bank Battle Over Rates
Eduard Gismatullin and Thomas Kutty Abraham
Bloomberg, 30 January 2024
Vietnam
29. Vietnam and Russia to further enhance comprehensive strategic partnership
VietNamNet, 30 January 2024
30. IPEF: A new way ahead for Vietnam
VietNamNet, 30 January 2024
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
31. Asean can add momentum to Australia’s call for US-China detente, ex-minister says
Su-Lin Tan
South China Morning Post, 31 January 2024
32. How Southeast Asia Responded to Taiwan’s Election
Bunly Ek
Diplomat, 30 January 2024
33. Four Asean member states continue to ignore Myanmar’s shadow government
Tan Hui Yee
Straits Times, 30 January 2024
34. Vietnam, Philippines Sign Deals on South China Sea Security
An Hai
VOA, 30 January 2024
35. AICHR-EU Dialogue on Disinformation and Misinformation
ASEAN Secretariat News, 29 January 2024
Asia Pacific
36. European Union forum on Indo-Pacific will lack US and China, which were not invited
Finbarr Bermingham
South China Morning Post, 31 January 2024
37. A new economic policy agenda for Asia as challenges mount
Hoe Khor and Runchana Pongsaparn
Australian Strategic Policy Institute, 30 January 2024
38. Asia’s Prospects for A Soft Landing Have Improved
Remarks by Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department
IMF News, 30 January 2024
39. How the weakening of major powers affects the world
Xiang Lanxin
ThinkChina, 30 January 2024
Climate Change/Environment
40. Greenflation and the Role of Prices in Clean Energy Transitions
James Guild
Diplomat, 30 January 2024
41. Long-term market outlook for wheat
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), 30 January 2024
42. Blue Economy in Myanmar
Zaw Oo and Ngu Wah Win
ERIA, 30 January 2024
43. Experts urge Indonesia JETP to address economic, health impact of coal plants
Divya Karyza
Jakarta Post, 30 January 2024
Media, Technology & Society
44. AI in Southeast Asia: Are jobs being replaced? Not quite yet, but an uncertain future beckons
Rhea Yasmine Alis Haizan
Channel News Asia, 31 January 2024
45. How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election
Associated Press
Asahi Shimbun (AJW), 30 January 2024
46. AI: A boon or bane for ASEAN public sector job?
Livia Feliciani Nazara
Jakarta Post, 30 January 2024
Others
Global Supply Chain
47. Indonesia’s flood of nickel sparks ‘Darwinian’ battle for survival among miners
Harry Dempsey, A. Anantha Lakshmi and Mercedes Ruehl
Financial Times, 30 January 2024
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