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Thailand: The Unconstitutional Monarchy – OpEd

The United Kingdom (UK) is considered to be one of the planet’s pre-eminent constitutional monarchies. It’s not without its problems but its longevity & stability are based on the absolute split...

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On History And Humility: What Students Need To Know – OpEd

By Rattana Lao* Not so long ago, some Thai university students used Hitler image as the poster child for superhero and just recently, the Thai state used Nazi symbol in their propaganda for education....

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South China Sea: China’s Floating Islands Next? – Analysis

China has recently unveiled its intention to deploy floating islands in the South China Sea. If executed, this will be a new tool to assert its sovereignty claim in the disputed waters. By Nguyen Hong...

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Russia’s Railroad Technology: New Source For Southeast Asia? – Analysis

Russia’s deals with Indonesia and Vietnam about railway construction reveal Moscow’s potential to meet the rising demand for land transportation in Southeast Asia. However, some technological factors...

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Thailand: Mass Graves Of Rohingya Found In Trafficking Camp

The discovery of more than 30 bodies in a human trafficking camp should prompt Thai authorities to authorize an independent, United Nations-assisted investigation, commit to publish its findings, and...

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South China Sea: Time To Change The Name – Analysis

The latest ASEAN summit has not thrown up any significant sign of an early resolution to the South China Sea disputes. As leaders pursue the necessary path of diplomacy, more decisive actions may be...

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The Rebalance To Southeast Asia – Analysis

By Marvin C. Ott and Julia Allen* The “Pivot” toward East Asia (subsequently rebranded as the “Rebalance”) was first articulated by Secretary of State Clinton in an October 2011 article. Yet the...

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Comparative Studies Between Latin American Giants Regarding Egalitarian...

By Paul Gioia* Latin America, along with Southeast Asia, is one of the most dynamic economic regions in the world. It has experienced great progress in education in the past decades, especially the...

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Spanish Minister Meets With ASEAN Committee In Madrid

Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, José Manuel García-Margallo, received the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee at Santa Cruz Palace on Wednesday, made up of...

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Expanding Maritime Patrols In Southeast Asia – Analysis

Coordinated patrols by littoral states are credited with containing piracy and armed robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. What are the prospects for their enhancement? By Euan Graham*...

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Thailand: Army Secretly Detaining 17 Muslim Activists, Says HRW

Thai military authorities should immediately confirm the location of 17 student activists who were arbitrarily arrested on April 2, 2015, in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province, Human Rights Watch...

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Thailand: Buddhist Abbots Expelled After Drinking Binge – OpEd

By Kyle Lawrence Mullin Buddhist monks may have a reputation for being meek, mild mannered, and nothing less than well behaved. But two abbots defied that stereotype in Sikhiu district in Thailand on...

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The Security Dilemma In East Asia – OpEd

By Aaron Jed Rabena* The current security environment in East Asia has become more insecure and unpredictable due to the tensions stemming from the so-called “potential flashpoints” in the East and...

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Significance Of 2015 US State Of Union Address For Southeast Asia – Analysis

By Tang Siew Mun and Sanchita Basu Das* for ISEAS The State of the Union Address by the US president is one of the major highlights in the American political calendar. The President delivered the...

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Multiple Targets Of Thailand’s Martial Law – Analysis

By Puangthong Pawakapan* for ISEAS Nine months after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) toppled the elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra on 22 May 2014, the military junta has shown...

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Thailand: The NACC Whitewash Of Abhisit – OpEd

The recent announcement by Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) that it will be initiating an official investigation into former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva for his part in the 2010...

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‘Jihadi John’ And The Threat Of Radicalization In Southeast Asia – Analysis

By Chan Hoi Cheong He has been at the forefront of Islamic State’s (ISIS) brutal execution videos in recent months. The masked man behind the decapitation of several high-profile hostages including US...

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Japan Should Urge Thailand To End Military Rule, Says HRW

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon should press Thailand’s junta leader to end politically motivated arrests and censorship and ensure a rapid transition...

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Thai Coup Alienates US Giving China New Opening – Analysis

The US pressures Thai generals to plan elections, despite rocky transition and royal succession. By Shawn W. Crispin* Throughout US global wars against communism, drugs and terrorism, Thailand has been...

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The South China Sea Disputes: Three Years After Cambodia – Analysis

The accusation against Cambodia following the controversial 2012 ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Phnom Penh fails to acknowledge the challenges that each member state faces with the rise of China. A...

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