Even though Singapore decriminalized consensual intercourse between men, the situation of LGBTQ communities is not so rosy across East Asia. On November 29th, Singapore’s parliament decided to repeal a law banning homosexual sexual intercourse. This came after Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, announced such a policy move back in August. While, on the surface,… Continue reading Singapore’s repeal of ‘anti-gay’ legislation and the colonial history of anti-LGBTQ laws in Asia
The reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine vary in East Asia, from a clear condemnation (Japan, Singapore, Taiwan) to calculated opposition (South Korea) and cautious criticism (ASEAN, Indonesia); from neutrality (Vietnam) to diplomatic support (Myanmar, North Korea). The differences are most clearly explained by Realpolitik considerations, the nature of the political systems and perceptions on… Continue reading East Asian Reactions to Russia’s War in Ukraine: Governmental and Civil Society Responses
Mjanmarská armáda odmietla uznať výsledok demokratických volieb z novembra 2020 a násilným spôsobom prevzala 1. februára 2021 v krajine moc a uväznila väčšinu zvolených opozičných politických predstaviteľov i nezanedbateľnú časť obyvateľstva. Akú mala motiváciou mjanmarská vojenská junta učiniť tento krok? To sa pýtajú nezlomní Mjanmarčania i odborníci na juhovýchodnú Áziu. Pozornosť je stále upriamená na ruskú inváziu na Ukrajine, ale sú… Continue reading Zostane Su Ťij vo väzení na doživotie?
Although the presidential vote in the Philippines seems to have not set off any alarm clocks in the West, the election of Bongbong Marcos has the potential to result in major implications for global politics. Indeed Southeast Asia is increasingly becoming a focus of the US-China strategic rivalry. And Mr Marcos is very likely to… Continue reading The Presidential Elections in the Philippines: China’s win in waiting?
How far can the EU go in Southeast Asia? With the ASEAN Summit taking place this week, CEIAS Considers asked experts how EU relations are progressing with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc, and what’s the future of this new strategic partnership. Alfred Gerstl President of CEIAS @alfredgerstl One month ago, the European… Continue reading CEIAS CONSIDERS: EU’s Future in the ASEAN Region
