Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025)

ASEAS 18(1) presents a diverse collection of research articles, workshops, and book reviews, centered around three key themes: sustainability, governance, and conflict. The issue covers four countries in Southeast Asia – Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore – offering insights into emerging regional issues. Sustainability is explored through the lens of tourism, service quality, and food consumption practices. Governance is examined via China’s role in Laos’ hydropower sector and the use of political memes in Indonesia, revealing shifts in political communication. Conflict is analyzed through the role of language in Indonesia, emphasizing its power to reinforce social hierarchies. Complementary book reviews expand on themes of identity and political transformation in Southeast Asia, enriching the issue’s broader geographical and thematic scope.

Managing Editors

Alexander Trupp & Prachi Thakur

Cover Photo

Kosita Butratana

Layout

Karl Valent