Southeast Asia
Now is the Time for South Korea to Mend its Dark Past in Vietnam
The Vietnam War was one of the deadliest conflicts of the Cold War that saw millions of casualties, which have led to lasting scars...
Prabowo’s Russia Play Proves Indonesia’s Multipolar Prowess
When President Prabowo Subianto chose St. Petersburg over the G7 last June, he signalled more than a diplomatic detour—he underscored Indonesia’s determination to carve out an...
20% Tariff – The Price of Vietnam’s ‘Surplus’ Status with the US?
On July 31, 2025, the Trump administration announced the results of the largest tariff adjustment since the beginning of the second term. In particular,...
Is the Thailand–Cambodia conflict part of the strategic chain of great power confrontations?
Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: When Strategic Trust Collapses
The Thailand–Cambodia conflict unexpectedly erupted in 2025 following a series of deadlocked diplomatic exchanges between Paetongtarn Shinawatra, former Prime...
God, Greed, and Governance: Inside ASEAN’s Battle with Illicit Gambling and Transnational Crime
In Southeast Asia, online illegal gambling and other transnational crimes have seen a surge in recent years. As quoted by the Organized Crime and...
How a 19% Tariff on Indonesian Goods Strengthens United States’ Hand in Southeast Asia
At first glance, a 19% U.S. tariff on imports from Indonesia – a friendly trading partner – sounds like the start of a trade...
Strengthening Ties: Marcos Jr. Visits U.S. to Bolster Philippines-US Alliance
Washington—world history witnessed the longest bilateral relations of the United States of America with the Philippines in the East Asian region. The unfolding events...
The United States is Pushing Southeast Asia Towards China
The United States' grand strategy of its 'Pivot to Asia' had been stalled since its articulation by the Obama administration in 2011. Donald Trump...
Is Vietnam’s trade deal with the US “surrender agreement”? I don’t think so
After Donald Trump became the U.S. president for a second term, he did everything possible to fulfill the promises he had made to voters...
Why Trump’s New Tariffs Went Easy on Indonesia
As Donald Trump returns to the White House for a second term, his signature approach to foreign economic policy—tariff diplomacy—is once again remapping the...