2015 Singapore Election: A Tipping Point For The PAP
Today’s 2015 Singapore general election will be the most widely contested since independence. Eight opposition…
Government Safe, But Singapore General Election May Hurt Lee
As Singaporeans prepare to go to the polls in the 17th Singapore general election on…
Asean Free-Trade?: Nonsense!
On December 31 the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are…
An Unsteady Balance of Power Likely in Myanmar Elections
Much uncertainty surrounds the lead up to and conduct of Myanmar’s upcoming legislative elections. The…
Middle Income Countries Need to Learn How to Learn
Investment in human capital through education, partly by the government, is almost universally thought to…
Subplots in Thailand Submarine Setback
In June 2015 several announcements suggested that Thailand would acquire three Chinese submarines for 36…
Is Indonesia Trapped in The Middle?
Indonesia became a middle-income country in 2004. Indonesia’s growth rates — while superior to those…
‘Rule Britannia’ Takes on New Form For Cameron’s SE Asia Tour
British Prime Minister David Cameron wrapped up his July visit aimed at boosting trade ties…
Myanmar’s Political Destination After The Myanmar Elections Unknown
The second general election since Myanmar began its political transition in 2011 will be held…
Malaysia’s mess is Mahathir-made
At least embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is right about one thing. The current…
Asean Doesn’t Have AEC Foundations in Place Yet
The Asean Economic Community (AEC) is set to begin at the end of 2015. It…