Southeast Asia
Latest Research on Southeast Asia:
Thailand Political Forecast: An analysis of the 2023 general election
The 2023 Thai general election saw surprising developments in the country’s political arena. The Move Forward Party, a pro-democratic party, won most seats. Yet, the Pheu Thai party was able to form a coalition with its former rival, the military-linked, pro-royalist parties. This report examines the result of the 2023 Thai election, and its implications to the country’s political and economic developments.
Cambodia: Freedom of expression and democratic decline in the era of sophisticated authoritarianism
Cambodia’s freedom of expression has been steadily deteriorating over the past few years, with a wider concern for democratic backsliding in the country. Cambodia has grown to become a notable country to monitor as it plays an important role in ASEAN dynamics and has developed deep political and economic ties with China. This report examines the current state of freedom of expression in Cambodia, with specific recommendations for NGOs.
Impact Assessment & Forecast: Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Following crackdowns by the Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw) since 2016 and 2017, approximately 1.3 million Rohingya have fled to neighbouring countries in order to escape what is recognised by the United States as genocide, and by the United Nations (UN) as ‘textbook ethnic cleansing’.
This report aims to provide a near-term assessment of Rohingya displacement both within Myanmar and in neighbouring states by factoring in historical context, changes to Rohingya settlements over time, locations with significant numbers of displaced Rohingya, and the contemporary attitudes of host countries and governments to displaced Rohingya to the present day
Climate Change in Southeast Asia: Examining Challenges and Mitigation Solutions for Climate Resilience.
Southeast Asia is among the most vulnerable regions to the effect of climate change and will continue to face many challenges in the near future. This report evaluates how climate change has affected the Southeast Asian region in the past two decades, their implications, and possible mitigation measures. This collection of analysis examines the diversity in challenges that various states within the region face, as well as provides an overview of adaptation measures taken and an evaluation of their effectiveness.
ASEAN’s Contested Centrality: Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific
This report aims to assess the role and significance of ASEAN within Indo-Pacific geopolitics, using the concept of ‘ASEAN Centrality’ as a lens through which to evaluate it. The concept of ‘centrality’ is a core part of the ASEAN Charter, positioning ASEAN at the centre of regional cooperation in the region.
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