Southeast Asia
First Leaders’ Consultation Marks Milestone in Indonesia–Thailand Bilateral Relations
On May 19, 2025, a new chapter in Southeast Asia’s regional diplomacy was opened as Indonesia and Thailand held their first-ever Leaders’ Consultation, marking...
Indonesia and Australia Reaffirm Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific Stability
In a timely demonstration of diplomatic alignment and regional prioritization, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a bilateral summit...
Recognizing Indonesia’s Informal Waste Workforce
Waste has been a critical problem in Indonesia. Reportedly, 40.16% of the 33.7 million tons of waste generated in 2024 was unmanaged. This statistic...
Balancing National Pride and Regional Identity: ASEAN’s Cultural Dilemma
Among the geopolitical dynamics of the Southeast Asian region, cultural heritage has become a battleground of identity that presents both challenges and opportunities for...
Understanding Japan’s Strategic Diplomacy in The Mekong Great Countries
The Great Mekong Subregion is a region in Southeast Asia that is crossed by the Mekong River. This region includes Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and...
From Shield to Strategy: Vietnam’s Defense Policy 50 Years After Unification
April 30, 1975, marked a brilliant milestone in the history of the Vietnamese nation when the country was officially reunified after more than twenty...
Russia’s Strategic Pivot to Southeast Asia: Energy, Climate, and Geopolitics
Russia is redefining its strategy in Southeast Asia with renewed attention to energy cooperation, technology transfer, and multilateral cooperation. The adoption of new engagement...
The ASEAN Advantage: Powering Growth, Shaping Influence
The ASEAN region is often cited as a successful example of regional cooperation. The ASEAN regional bloc consisting of 10 South East Asian countries...
China’s role in the success of the ASEAN-GCC Joint Summit in Malaysia 2025
As an internationally recognized Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, the Malaysian National News Agency,“ BERNAMA, asked me to do an interview in conjunction with...
Indonesia’s Geopolitical Position in the Prabowo Era: Between ASEAN and Emerging Global Powers
Indonesia, as the world's largest archipelagic state, holds a highly strategic geographic position, located between two continents and two oceans. This location makes Indonesia...