As Southeast Asia increasingly becomes the centre of flashpoints between major global powers, the region is often discussed through the lens of geopolitics, economic growth, or regional diplomacy. But as we celebrate the 59th ASEAN Day—which marks the establishment of the regional bloc that unites 11 member states on August 8, 1967—we celebrate Southeast Asia through its cultural expressions. Beyond official statements and policy debates, the region’s complexities are perhaps best understood through the stories its people choose to tell. Cinema has become one of the most compelling mediums for examining how Southeast Asian societies grapple with history, identity, inequality, faith and the legacies of conflict and colonialism.
Category: Analitika
The Next Battleground in Southeast Asia’s AI Value Chain Lies Downstream
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Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor Resigns as Political Fiscal Dominance Continues
In an unprecedented development, Indonesia’s central bank governor has suddenly resigned, citing personal reasons. The outgoing governor Perry Warjiyo was originally scheduled to conclude his second five-year term in 2028.
Southeast Asia Energy Security Series: #3 Vietnam
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Southeast Asia’s Fourth Swing: the ISEAS 2026 Survey and Strategic Autonomy Under Strain
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Thai-Cambodian Maritime Settlement Remains Uncertain despite UNCLOS Conciliation
On July 19, Cambodia confirmed that it had reached an agreement with Thailand in regard to both countries’ maritime dispute around Koh Kut Island to allow additional time for the appointment of the Conciliation Commission under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), describing the delay as “modest and entirely appropriate.” The extension followed a joint request by the four appointed conciliators and backed up by the Cambodian government that it will not affect any prescribed timeline or procedural step under the UN-backed process.
Myanmar’s Flawed 100-day Plan Risks Deepening Its Economic and Humanitarian Crisis
Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe attended the informal ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting on July 12, marking the country’s first in-person engagement with the bloc since the 2021 military coup.
Beyond Tariffs: The Customs Gap Quietly Reshaping Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Growth
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The Normalisation Dilemma: Where Does Pragmatism End and Complicity Begin?
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Sara Duterte’s Trial Is A Test of Philippine Political Status Quo
In early July, The Philippine Senate officially opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the start of a historic political and legal process in the country. As the first sitting vice president in the country’s history to face an impeachment trial, Sara Duterte stands accused of misusing millions of dollars in confidential government funds and making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She has firmly denied all allegations, with her legal team arguing that the case is politically motivated and aimed at removing her from office.