How Southeast Asia’s Monarchies Stay Relevant in a Volatile Region The monarchs of Southeast Asia have long been masters of balance – between tradition and modernity, power and restraint.
However, this delicate equilibrium has come under strain as societal and economic shifts reshape the region.
A recent example is Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who stripped his niece Pengiran Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah of her royal title amid allegations of misconduct.