From Rivals to Partners: How can India and China work together to achieve global climate goals?

By Meera Gopal

China and India represent a unique case within the Global South. Together, they are the largest emitters, contributing more than one-third of the total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (China contributes about 26 percent and India about 7 percent, making them the world’s largest and third-largest emitters, respectively). At the same time, both countries have become increasingly vulnerable to adverse impacts of climate change with recurrent extreme weather events such as flash floods, heat waves, and coastal erosion.

What Are the Implications of the 2024 US Presidential Election on Southeast Asia?

By Barbora Valockova

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States (US) for a second time, eight years after his first inauguration. While the Southeast Asian leaders have sent their congratulatory messages and their countries have performed relatively well during the first Trump administration, the region braces itself for a bumpy road full of multifaceted challenges and shifting economic and geopolitical landscapes.

The ASEAN Political-Security Community: A Flawed Project in Crisis Management

By Brian Oh Seng Leong

The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), which was intended to be a pillar for regional peace and political stability in Southeast Asia, has fallen short in its response to the Myanmar civil war. Originally established to promote a resilient, dynamic, and rules-based community built on shared values and norms, the APSC has been hindered by ASEAN’s traditional principles, leaving it poorly equipped to address crises that threaten not just individual members, but the entire region.