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Myanmar Accused of Nuclear Weapons Ambitions – Again
Claims that Myanmar’s military junta is interested in acquiring nuclear weapons should be treated warily given the history of poor punditry on the issue, writes Andrew Selth.
Indonesia Needs Reform to Reap Democratic Dividend
The government elected next year will have a long to-do list, not least of which is to continue pursuing meaningful development as Indonesia aspires to reach high income status by 2045, writes Maria Monica Wihardja.
Southeast Asia’s Role in Australia’s Future and the G20
Southeast Asia’s importance to Australia’s economic future is undeniable, but attempts to meet the promises of the region seem stretched, writes Colin Chapman.
Slow and Steady wins the Race: Philippines-Australia Relations in 2023
An Australian Prime Minister’s visit to the Philippines – after a gap of 20 years – could point the way a future relationship built on economics rather than just defence and security, writes Justin Baquisal.
Indonesian Democracy is Best Understood as Existing in a State of Disorder
Indonesian democracy operates in a state of institutional and political disorder, writes Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir. The growth of illiberal policies should be seen as a norm rather than a symptom of liberal democratic decay.