Reflections of Monstrosity: Unearthing Parallels Between ‘Monster’ Anime and Contemporary Indonesian Politics
In the realm of storytelling, the power of narrative often lies in its ability to hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its virtues...
Musings on the 20th Anniversary of the South China Sea Declaration
In November 2002, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, China and 10 ASEAN countries formally ratified the South China Sea Declaration on the Conduct of Parties...
The IPEF’s Impact on the Asia-Pacific Economy and Regional Cooperation
On May 23, President Biden declared the official start of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Japan, ushering in a new phase in the Asia-Pacific...
What should we know about the Shangri-La Dialogue’s Sino-US Defense Ministers talks?
From June 10 to 12, Singapore hosted the Asia-Pacific Security and Defense Forum "Shangri-La Dialogue." The Chinese Defense Minister delivered a speech at the...
After “saying no” to the US on the G20 issue, Indonesia prepared to import Russian crude oil against the wind
Indonesia's recent performance as the rotating chairman of the G20 and host country of this year's G20 conference is truly commendable. Following the outbreak...
The effect of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis on the Korean Peninsula situation
Since the deadlock in nuclear talks between the DPRK and the US in 2019, the sluggish relationship between the DPRK and the ROK, and...
Policy Objectives of President Elect Yoon Suk-yeol
The main reason Yoon Suk-yeol became president is because the Park Geun-hye government's position as the person in charge of inquiries into government meddling...
Ukraine Crisis: Playing the Card Game Between the United States and Russia
Some people felt the world had changed overnight after Putin declared two unique regions, namely "Donetsk People's Republic" and "Luhansk People's Republic," as independent...
Indonesia’s “high end acquisition” of French and American fighter jets?
During her recent visit to Indonesia (10/2/2022), French Defense Minister Florence Parly achieved an agreement on Indonesia's $8.1 billion order for 42 Dassault Rafale...
Are we seeing a Clash of Civilizations?
The clash of civilizations will dominate global politics. The fault lines between civilizations will be the battle lines of the future.” – Samuel Huntington
According...