Archive - Politics of Asia Sentinel

Indonesian Central Bank Governor’s Resignation Exposes Political Influence

Is Prabowo putting politics in command?

2 hrs ago

The Implosion of One of Southeast Asia’s Most Prominent Families

Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way-- Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

11 hrs ago • John Berthelsen

Seoul-Washington Ties Turn From Bad to Worse

Protesters scream “go home!” as new US ambassador arrives

Aug 3

July 2026

Jakarta’s Belarus Opening

Indonesia’s Lukashenko move and the promise of strategic hedging

Jul 23

ASEAN: Strategic Center of Gravity in US–China Rivalry

Competition transcends military power

Jul 21

Indonesia’s Law Enforcers Turn on One Another

A three-way battle emerges between the police, military and Attorney General’s Office

Jul 21

Another Tiger Falls in China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign

Power struggle in PLA as well?

Jul 20 • Our Correspondent

Iran Faces Condemnation Over Transit Passage Regime

Meanwhile, Malaysia honors UNCLOS obligations

Jul 15

Vietnam–Japan: Strategic Trust Without an Alliance

Hanoi and Tokyo transform relationship into one of Asia’s most stable and consequential strategic partnerships

Jul 14

A Jolting Autopsy on Malaysia’s Recent Elections

Polls predict national election problems for Anwar’s coalition

Jul 14

ASEAN Rehabilitates Myanmar’s Revamped Military Regime

Myanmar’s military dictatorship appears to have weathered the storm

Jul 13

Malaysia’s Anwar Faces Royal Upheaval

Sultans behaving badly

Jul 10 • John Berthelsen

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