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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Sameang Chea argues that Buddhist pagodas should lead the way in promoting gender equality in Cambodia. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/opinio…

Opinion: Buddhist Pagodas Can Be Active Part of Gender Equality Effort

By Sameang Chea Young Research Fellow (2022) Future Forum's Sameang Chea was published in VOD English on December 28th, 2022. Check out the original article here, and read it below!While the core...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Theang Soriya argues that public harassment is a tool used to control and exclude women from society. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/sexual…

Sexual Harassment in Public Spaces Is a Weapon of Control

By Theang SoriyaYoung Research Fellow (2020)Future Forum's Theang Soriya was published in VOD English on December 26th 2022. Check out the translated article here, and read it below!Chills went down...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Norak Prak proposes a "Heritage Walk" at Sisowath Quay, blending economic life with sustainable, pedestrian-friendly design. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/op-ed-…

Op-Ed: "Beyond Beautification: Riverside Must Adapt to Climate’s Heat"

"These spaces must be designed in ways that work with the local climate, rather than against it" - junior research fellow Norak PRAK.

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Future Forum Book Review Series: "The World According to Xi" by Kerry Brown. Discover key insights into China's global trajectory and 21st-century leadership. Available now at Future Forum! Get your membership pass: forms.gle/BsKMTeReXNdDsGFr6 Contact us: community@futureforum.asia
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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Keth Piseth argues that "placemaking" can turn Sisowath Quay into a vibrant hub for art and local commerce. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/opinio…

Opinion: Placemaking Possibilities Are Endless if Riverside Is Transformed

By Keth PisethJunior Research Fellow Future Forum's Keth Piseth was published in VOD English on December 15th, 2022. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below! The process of pedestria...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Ses Aronsakda proposes creative districts and pedestrian-friendly streets to reinvent the charm of Siem Reap. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/placem…

“Placemaking” a key ingredient to make Siem Reap more attractive and liveable

By Ses Aronsakda Research fellow Future Forum's young research fellow, Ses Aronsakda, was published in Southeast Asia Globe on December 12th, 2022. Check out the original article HERE, and read it...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Chan Pichmonyka explains how walkable spaces lead to a more sustainable and economically dynamic urban future. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/opinio…

Opinion: Pedestrianizing Phnom Penh’s Riverside Could Be Economic Masterstroke

By Chan PichmonykaYoung Research FellowFuture Forum's junior research fellow, Chan Pichmonyka was published in VOD on December 9, 2022. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below!Imagine...

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Infrastructure Policy Field Day Takeo sits on major transport routes, but how can local policy turn quiet streets into economic vitality? Check out our recap video as our fellows explore Doun Kaev, joined by Canadian Ambassador H.E. Christian DesRoches and Ms. Lauren Roy!
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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Ses Aronsakda argues that reclaiming Sisowath Quay from traffic will create Phnom Penh’s most iconic civic space. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/op-ed-…

Op-Ed: "Riverside’s Reinvention: The Case for Car-Free Sisowath Quay"

In the first of a four-part series is pushing for a car-free Sisowath Quay, the most valuable urban space in Phnom Penh.

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Sokvy Rim explains how the Ukraine war highlights Cambodia’s deep concern for national sovereignty and international law. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/commen…

How Has the Russia-Ukraine War Impacted Cambodia’s Foreign Policy?

Future Forum’s junior research fellow Sokvy Rim recently published an article in The Diplomat discussing the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Cambodia’s foreign policy. Read Now :

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How can Southeast Asia tackle its growing health crisis? Molika Heng argues an ASEAN Cancer Center is vital to pool data and negotiate lower drug prices. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/why-so…

Why Southeast Asia Needs to Establish an ASEAN Cancer Center

With the disease on the rise in the region, a dedicated transnational institution would reduce the cost of cancer treatments for those most in need.By Heng MolikaFormer Junior Research FellowFuture...

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Takeo sits on major transport routes, but how can local policy revive its quiet streets? Last Saturday, our fellows took a policy walk in Doun Kaev to explore its potential, joined by Canadian Ambassador H.E. Christian DesRoches and Ms. Lauren Roy!
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Meet Komnit & Komnou, Future Forum’s private meeting rooms designed for your next meeting, brainstorming session, or small-group discussion. Contact us for booking or inquiries: 💬Telegram: (+855) 17 411 411 📧 community@futureforum.asia #FutureForum #Meetings
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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Sochea Pheap calls for ASEAN to stop overlooking Indigenous voices in its regional policies and land protections Read here: futureforum.asia/post/indige…

Indigenous Voices Are Missing From ASEAN

The region is home to between 90 and 125 million Indigenous people. Their concerns need to be reflected in the bloc’s policies.By Sochea PheapYoung Research Fellow (2022)Future Forum's Sochea Pheap...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Sokvy Rim calls for ASEAN to lead a dialogue between superpowers to prevent regional instability. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/opinio…

Opinion: Taiwan Strait Tensions Cause ASEAN Rift

By Sokvy RimYoung Research Fellow (2023)Future Forum's Sokvy Rim was published in Cambodianess on November 11th, 2022. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below!US House of Representat...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Leang Seakleng explains how a shared digital payment system could unite ASEAN’s economy. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/why-as…

Why ASEAN Needs a Region-Wide Digital Payment System

Our junior research fellow, Seakleng Leang, proposes why #ASEAN needs a region-wide digital payment system on The Diplomat Magazine. "An inclusive and user-friendly system could deepen Southeast...

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In this commentary, Future Forum’s Sameang Chea explores how Buddhist mindfulness can fill the gap in Cambodia’s limited mental health services. Read here: futureforum.asia/post/buddhi…

Buddhist teaching is a tool for mental health support in Cambodia

As Cambodia’s mental health system lacks public funding and human capacity, the influence of Buddhism could make a significant difference in tackling mental health issues.By Sameang CheaYoung...

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How did Lee Kuan Yew think about nation-building and navigating a changing world? Two books. Two perspectives. One opportunity to explore the thinking behind Singapore’s rise and its place in the world. Get your membership pass: forms.gle/BsKMTeReXNdDsGFr6
Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew: Citizen Singapore: How to Build a Nation by Tom Plate offers insights into the leadership, political views, and personal thinking of Singapore’s founding prime minister through in-depth conversations. From nation-building and governance to China, the United States, and regional affairs, the book explores Lee Kuan Yew’s perspectives on Singapore’s development and its place in the world.

ALT Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew: Citizen Singapore: How to Build a Nation by Tom Plate offers insights into the leadership, political views, and personal thinking of Singapore’s founding prime minister through in-depth conversations. From nation-building and governance to China, the United States, and regional affairs, the book explores Lee Kuan Yew’s perspectives on Singapore’s development and its place in the world.

Lee Kuan Yew: The Grand Master's Insights on China, the United States, and the World by Graham Allison, Robert D. Blackwill, and Ali Wyne examines major global challenges through Lee Kuan Yew’s perspectives on international relations and geopolitics. From China’s rise and U.S.–China competition to economic development, globalization, and the future of the international order, the book explores the forces shaping global politics and the strategic choices facing world leaders.

ALT Lee Kuan Yew: The Grand Master's Insights on China, the United States, and the World by Graham Allison, Robert D. Blackwill, and Ali Wyne examines major global challenges through Lee Kuan Yew’s perspectives on international relations and geopolitics. From China’s rise and U.S.–China competition to economic development, globalization, and the future of the international order, the book explores the forces shaping global politics and the strategic choices facing world leaders.

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