ISEAS Perspective provides analysis of specific current events and their significance for the Southeast Asian region. This will be published occasionally, and is aimed at keeping decision-makers in both the public and private sectors informed; as well as scholars, laymen and the interested public. This series undergoes a peer-review process.
2024/43 “The Impact of China’s Digital Silk Road on the Digital Domain of the Philippines” by Julio S. Amador III and Deryk Matthew N. Baladjay
2024 No. 43
The Marcos Jr. administration’s digitalisation efforts are caught in the middle of the geopolitical contests between China and the United States.
2024/42 “Corruption Eradication in Indonesia: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back” by Astrid Meilasari-Sugiana, Gunardi Endro, Siwage Dharma Negara
2024 No. 42
The establishment of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is arguably one of the most important milestones in Indonesia’s anti-corruption drive since the fall of Suharto.
2024/41 “Engaging Southeast Asia: The EU’s role as a Resilient and Reliable Middle Power?” by Eugene R.L. Tan and Joanne Lin
2024 No. 41
The European Union’s (EU) role in Southeast Asia continues to be acknowledged, particularly amid the escalating competition between the US and China.
2024/40 “Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in Indonesia and Vietnam: Implications for Southeast Asia” by Melinda Martinus
2024 No. 40
JETPs emerged during COP26 as a significant multilateral climate financing initiative undertaken by the International Partners Group (IPG) to assist developing countries like South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Senegal in transitioning away from coal.
2024/39 “Policies to Increase the Inclusiveness, Resilience and Sustainability of Economic Growth in Cambodia” by Jayant Menon
2024 No. 39
To realise its aspirations to become an upper middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050, Cambodia has to pursue inclusive growth that is also sustainable and resilient.
2024/38 “Ethnic Diversity in Kalimantan and the Implications of Indonesia’s Capital Relocation” by Evi Nurvidya Arifin
2024 No. 38
This article provides foundational statistics on the ethnic mosaic in Kalimantan and delves into the intricate dynamics of the ethnic diversity of Borneo island. This ethno-demographic exploration is conducted through a political economy lens.
2024/37 “Bleak Future for Islamic Parties in Indonesia after the 2024 Election” by Pradana Boy Zulian and Neni Nur Hayati
2024 No. 37
The recently concluded 2024 Indonesian legislative election raises questions about the future of Islamic political parties.
2024/36 “The Aftermath of the 2024 Indonesian Elections: A Season for Speculation” by Max Lane
2024 No. 36
Since the elections, there has been constant speculation about how the political parties and figures would relate to each other after the elections, especially about which parties would join the governing parties and when.
2024/35 “The Impacts of Supply Chain Reconfiguration on ASEAN Economies” by Aufa Doarest and Maria Monica Wihardja
2024 No. 35
At the centre of the US-China trade war are the semiconductor chip and green industries.
2024/34 “Malaysia’s Out-of-Sync Federal and State Elections: The Good, the Bad, and the Untimely” by Francis E. Hutchinson
2024 No. 34
Elections in Malaysia are held at the national and state levels, and in holding these concurrently, disruptions and costs have been reduced.