Politics

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Politics As Indonesia’s elections approach, buzzers jeopardise democracy

By Nisya Kunto • Mar 16, 2023
As the 2024 elections approach in Indonesia, individuals or groups known as buzzers are disseminating content on social media platforms, amidst growing concern that they are polarising opinion and posing a threat to democracy and free speech

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 13, 2023 • 11 min read

Papua conflict U.K.’s murky entanglement in Papua independence conflict

By Rory James • Mar 13, 2023
A Southeast Asia Globe investigation reveals a quiet defence collaboration between the British government and the Indonesian military, with British guns and training surfacing in the restive province

Politics • Mar 10, 2023 • 2 min read
Corruption

Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin charged with corruption

After being arrested by authorities yesterday, Malaysia's former prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, was charged with accepting bribes and money laundering
By AFP • Mar 10, 2023

Politics • Mar 01, 2023 • 7 min read
Politics

The rise of youth participation in Malaysia’s political landscape

With automatic registration and the lowering of voting age, youth activists and voters wielded new power and played a decisive role in Malaysia’s last election, its turnout and political future
By Liani MK • Mar 01, 2023

Politics • Feb 28, 2023 • 6 min read

“Green Deal” can link ASEAN and the EU for a cleaner future

The proposal of an ASEAN Green Deal during Cambodia's 2022 ASEAN chairmanship highlights an increased collaborative approach towards a more sustainable future and the next stage in inter-regional cooperation between ASEAN and the EU
By Chheang Vannarith • Feb 28, 2023

Politics • Feb 27, 2023 • 8 min read
Protest

Marcos momentum threatens legacy of Philippine’s People Power

In the wake of Saturday's demonstration at Manila's People Power monument, activists are reassessing the legacy of the revolution that expelled Ferdinand Marcos Sr. as his son maintains a firm grip of power over the country
By Tristan James Biglete • Feb 27, 2023

Politics • Feb 22, 2023 • 2 min read
Thai elections 2023

Thailand election likely on 7 May, PM says

Campaigning has already started for an election that could upset the status quo of military control
By Reuters • Feb 22, 2023

Politics • Feb 13, 2023 • 7 min read
Analysis

What lies at stake as German President visits Southeast Asia?

The upcoming visit of German Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier to Cambodia and Malaysia comes at a critical turning point for Europe - ASEAN relations and an opportunity for increased engagement as Germany considers relaxing its reliance on Chinese markets
By Chhengpor Aun • Feb 13, 2023

Politics • Feb 01, 2023 • 7 min read
Opinion

Indonesia chairmanship could make ASEAN matter again

As Indonesia starts the year as ASEAN's latest Chair, the country is set to tackle a range of human rights, economic and political challenges that could sway the bloc's standing on the global stage
By Raafi Seiff • Feb 01, 2023