Latest Policy Briefs
Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Geo-Politics and Global Multipolar Framework: Shared Prosperity for ASEAN and China
ASEAN’s commitment to shared prosperity and high-quality development strengthens ASEAN Centrality in navigating evolving geopolitical and geo-economic challenges. The ASEAN-China Strategic…
State-Led Development: FELDA Between Promise and Power
The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) is once again at the centre of Malaysia’s development debate. Its delisting from Bursa Malaysia in August 2025 - framed as financial restructuring-…
Towards a Soft Landing: How ASEAN Can Mitigate a Global Recession Amidst Trump's Tariffs
Trump's reciprocal tariffs are expected to have a devastating impact on the global economy, causing a significant downturn in US and global stock markets, with trillions in losses and slower…
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs and Economic Resilience in ASEAN: Malaysia’s Critical Role as ASEAN Chair
The recent announcement by the Trump administration on 2 April 2025 regarding the implementation of reciprocal tariffs poses a significant threat to ASEAN's regional and global integration.…
The New Dynamism of East Asia and ASEAN: New Trade Institutions in FTAs and the ‘Living Agreement’ of RCEP
Publication date: 10 November 2022 | Length of brief: 7 pages | Serial Number: JCI-JSC-PB-2022-01
For the past decade, East Asia has been facing rising protectionism and anti-globalisation…
The Rise of Anti-Globalisation and Populist Politics with COVID-19 Pandemic
Publication date: 15 May 2021 | Length of brief: 4 pages | Serial Number: JCI-JSC-PB-2021-01
For the past 2 decades, East Asia is facing protectionist policy challenges from the increasing…
The Wide Range of National Reactions to the Common COVID-19 Shock: Observations on Causes and Effects
Publication date: 27 November 2020 | Length of brief: 5 pages | Serial Number: JCI-JSC-PB-2020-03
Any discussion over government responses to the pandemic almost always, inevitably, includes…
Party-hopping of lawmakers in Malaysia – A Menu of Remedies
Publication date: 21 October 2020 | Length of brief: 4 pages | Serial Number: JCI-JSC-PB-2020-02Malaysia is no stranger to the world of legislators switching allegiances during their term. The…
