Southeast Asia
Sukarno, Prabowo and the Palestinian Struggle for Independence
September is a historic month for Indonesia on the world stage, as it commits to voicing the values of universal peace, particularly the resolution...
Why the Vietnam-Pakistan trade pact matters
Authors: Hadia Allaudin and Zainab Bibi*
Vietnamese trade minister Nguyễn Hồng Diên arrived in Pakistan on 13 October for a three day visit to discuss...
Thailand, Cambodia Set for Border Ceasefire Pact as ASEAN Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Tuesday that Thailand and Cambodia are expected to sign a ceasefire agreement during the upcoming ASEAN leaders’ summit...
Indonesia’s Free Meal Policy: From Promise to Crisis
The fireworks spark for New Year's 2025 seemed to also celebrate the launch of the Free Nutritious Meals (FNM) program by the Indonesian government,...
Racing Ahead or Risking Collapse? The Quad Plus Dilemma in Asia-Pacific Security
The Asian Pacific geopolitical makeup has changed at a rapid rate. The presence of the Quad, Quad Plus, and AUKUS structures guarantees stability; however,...
Scarborough Isn’t Just a Shoal. It Is a Surcharge on America
Each time a China Coast Guard vessel rams or water-cannons a Philippine boat near Scarborough Shoal, the United States gets a new price tag....
Less Moral Governance: The Ghost in ASEAN Leadership
The Moral Ghost Haunting ASEAN: When Leadership Loses Its Soul
Amidst the roar of modernization and rapid economic progress, the ASEAN region now faces a...
The Sources of Anti-Burmese Sentiment in American Politics: What Shapes the Image of Myanmar in the US
As Myanmar's bloody civil war enters its decisive phase, Washington is still unable to formulate a policy toward the Southeast Asian country. Instead of...
The World Is Changing: Indonesia a Symbol of the Rise of the Asian Pivot
What does Prabowo Subianto's presence on the Beijing stage mean for the world?
This simple question suddenly went viral online after a photo of a...
Gambling, Patriarchy, and State Security: A Feminist Critique of Gambling in Cambodia and Indonesia
Cambodia is one of the key hubs for gambling operations in Southeast Asia. Online and offline gambling have expanded to neighboring countries, contributing to...