Southeast Asia
Sustainable development by 2030: Achievable in Cambodia and Asia and the Pacific
Cambodia’s recent development story has much
in common with the broader region. Phenomenal growth has changed its economy
and society beyond recognition. Yet as in the...
Will the Voters protest be able to win Prabowo-Sandi?
In
literatures on 2019 political campaigns and elections in Indonesia, popularity
is a condition for image-building. When image is no longer effective, survey
results can be instruments...
New Era of Pakistan- Malaysia relations
Malaysia and Pakistan enjoys very cordial relations. Both are
Muslim states and developing countries. Both are facing similar issues like
corruption. There exist many areas where...
Japan’s involvement in Myanmar
After the civilian-democratic transition in Myanmar, the western sanctions on trade and investment in the country were lifted. This led to a huge inflow...
Take me to Patpong: The forgotten women of Thailand
One of
the perks of going abroad and studying in many schools is that I have friends
from many nationalities, backgrounds and interests, the privilege to...
US-Vietnam economic relations: The China factor
While addressing a joint Press Conference at Hanoi, after his
summit, with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, US President, Donald Trump spoke
not just about...
A struggle for rule of law: Detained Bahraini footballer catapults Thailand to centre stage
Mounting pressure on Thailand to release from detention soccer player Hakeem al-Araibi has not only refocussed international attention on alleged abuse of human rights...
On Refugees… And Myanmar: It’s Not Just The Rohingya
... And my life's cold winter that knew no spring; Of my mind so weary and sick and wild, Of my heart too sad...
In Thailand, Mahathir offers a hypocritical take on ASEAN unity
“The stability and prosperity of our region,” Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad claimed earlier this week, “rely heavily on a united and integrated ASEAN.” The...
The Malaysian Model
Prime Minister Imran Khan paid his visit to Malaysia later the last month, which was concluded as successful, endorsed by the Prime Minister of...