politics



STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 03, 2023 • 2 min read

Thai elections 2023 Thai PM touts experience ahead of tough election

By AFP • Apr 03, 2023
Current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has emphasised the importance of his experience in the top echelons of political leadership as candidates gear up for the upcoming national elections in May

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 01, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Between history and modernity

By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 01, 2023
Documents on the Khmer genocide trial might serve as a teaching tool or threaten the safety of survivors. Meanwhile, female lawyers are finally allowed to wear trousers in Thai court.

Mar 30, 2023 • 4 min read
Myanmar politics

Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi party

Politician and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party the National League for Democracy has been dissolved under a harsh new military-drafted electoral law
By AFP • Mar 30, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Reforestation plans and labour rights

Cambodia's reforestation attempts might fail, and delivery app drivers across the region call for higher wages. Meanwhile, Singapore's education system implements new reforms
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 25, 2023

Mar 20, 2023 • 6 min read
Analysis

Southeast Asia’s power dynamic is not quite ‘Game of Thrones’

As jostling superpowers U.S. and China continue to maintain global influence, Southeast Asia's combined power could put the region in a prime position to rise to the top rungs of political potential, as Australian think tank Lowy Institute's latest Asia Power Index suggests
By Raafi Seiff • Mar 20, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Elections and sex workers’ protection goals

Citizens are calling for their rights as national elections approach in Thailand and Indonesia. Cambodia unpacks ancient artefacts as they return after decades abroad. An investigation revealed the involvement of U.K. forces in the Papua-Indonesia conflict.
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 18, 2023

Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read
Politics

As Indonesia’s elections approach, buzzers jeopardise democracy

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
By Nisya Kunto • Mar 16, 2023

Mar 11, 2023 • 1 min read
Editorial

Women’s resilience across Southeast Asia

As the world commemorates Women’s Day, the EU says human rights in the Philippines have improved. Plus, climate change forces Cambodian farmers to migrate
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 11, 2023

Mar 04, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Struggles across generations

As young generations get more involved in politics in Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, elders in Cambodia need more support. Meanwhile, ASEAN and EU strengthen ties on green economy
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 04, 2023