Dynastic politics in modern democratic Indonesia form the bedrock of several leading political parties, but the Widodo family does not currently have the luxury of a family party machine to fall back on, says this academic.Continue Reading
While Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s control of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is almost absolute, his undercutting of rivals has dented the party’s electoral performance, says this writer.Continue Reading
Cambodia has reengaged ASEAN on Myanmar and has consistently condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Whether it can truly forge a foreign policy that stands apart from China will impact the next generation of Cambodian leaders, say two academics.Continue Reading
India is well-positioned to seize opportunities from the changing geopolitical climate, but it will have to invest to ensure good jobs for its young workforce, says NUS Institute of South Asian Studies’ Iqbal Singh Sevea.Continue Reading
China understands the benefits of space cooperation, but ultimately seeks to use it as a means of supporting Beijing’s larger political and diplomatic goals, says this analyst.Continue Reading
Philippine president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has developed a symbiotic relationship with social media vloggers who are capitalising on the returns of pro-Marcos content, says this academic.Continue Reading
The online uproar over Vietnamese-Australian NewJeans singer Hanni’s apparent links to South Vietnam highlights the unfinished reconciliation process after the Vietnam War, says this researcher.Continue Reading
Li Qiang’s meteoric rise has been attributed to political loyalty and his personal connection to President Xi Jinping. Having Xi’s trust could mean more autonomy to steer China’s economy, says Bo Zhiyue.Continue Reading
The latest twist in Malaysia’s already volatile politics is set to raise temperatures in the upcoming state elections, says CNA Digital’s Leslie Lopez.Continue Reading
Indonesia’s finance minister has built a brand for cracking down on corruption. But what wins her public trust makes her politically vulnerable, says this writer.Continue Reading