Politics

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 29, 2018 • 3 min read

Ferdinand Marcos Jr Potential heir apparent for Duterte?

By Paul Millar • Oct 29, 2018
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has named failed vice-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr as his potential heir-apparent. But is the nation ready for another Marcos presidency?

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 17, 2018 • 9 min read

Whatever happened to The liberation of Marawi City

By Paul Millar • Oct 17, 2018
One year ago, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte stood in the ruins of the southern city of Marawi and declared it ‘liberated’ from terrorist influence. But for the tens of thousands of civilians still unable to return to their homes, the ongoing presence of the Philippine military and the unflinching rule of martial law suggest not liberation but occupation

Politics • Sep 24, 2018 • 6 min read
Climate Change

How committed are developed nations?

Developing countries claim that Australia, Japan and the US have failed to contribute their fair share to the Green Climate Fund of the 2015 Paris Agreement
By Lesly Lotha • Sep 24, 2018

Politics • Sep 18, 2018 • 3 min read
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

What the former president’s comeback means for the Philippines

Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has survived corruption accusations, a four-year detention and a serious illness to become house speaker of the parliament. But can she bring her power to bear to fulfil President Rodrigo Duterte’s dream of a new Philippines?
By Paul Millar • Sep 18, 2018

Politics • Sep 17, 2018 • 10 min read
Antonio Trillanes

Why Duterte’s crusade against senator is not simply a David vs Goliath story

Following Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to revoke the amnesty and seek the arrest of government critic Senator Antonio Trillanes, Southeast Asia Globe speaks to political analyst Aries Arugay on the politics behind the story
By Thomas Brent • Sep 17, 2018

Politics • Sep 04, 2018 • 5 min read
Malaysia

Waiting for Anwar

Malaysia’s promise of reform is in full bloom after the ruling coalition’s shock defeat, but despite rumblings of democracy, civil rights strides remain – for now, perhaps – elusive
By Nithin Coca • Sep 04, 2018

Politics • Aug 22, 2018 • 7 min read
Mahathir Mohamad

Reform or ruin

There is optimism following the 100 days of Malaysia’s new government – but the country’s marginalised groups wonder if it will go far enough to fight for equal rights
By Josef Benedict • Aug 22, 2018

Politics • Aug 01, 2018 • 7 min read
International relations

Have Timor-Leste and Australia turned a new page?

When Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop arrived in Timor-Leste on her first official visit to the country in nearly five years, it marked a milestone in the countries’ relationship. But the friendly welcome belies the tension remaining between the neighbours
By Sophie Raynor • Aug 01, 2018

Politics • Jul 31, 2018 • 8 min read
Cambodia

Sanctioning Hun Sen’s inner circle

As the US ramps up sanctions against Prime Minister Hun Sen's closest allies, Cambodian political analyst Lao Mong Hay discusses the power of international pressure
By Paul Millar • Jul 31, 2018

Politics • Jul 19, 2018 • 3 min read
Lim Guan Eng

Malaysia’s new finance minister has big job ahead

Malaysia’s new finance minister, Lim Guan Eng, has stated he doesn’t care about being “unpopular” – but can Mahathir Mohamad’s new government fix the $250 billion deficit without abandoning campaign promises?
By Paul Millar • Jul 19, 2018