Southeast Asia
The Courage to Hope: Reclaiming the Heart of Singaporean Politics
Beyond Holding Ground
Singapore’s Workers’ Party (WP) went into GE2025 with a steady hand and a stronghold on its traditional constituencies. Its “Working for Singapore”...
Reshaping the role of Pacific island nations in post-pandemic globalization
When US President Joe Biden hosted Pacific island leaders at the White House in late 2022 and announced an $810 million aid package ,...
Peacekeeping or Diplomacy Stunt? Indonesia’s KONGA Missions
Indonesia's Peacekeeping Missions under the United Nations, known as the Garuda Contingent (KONGA), stand as a significant instrument in the Indonesian government's foreign policy...
Japan’s Infrastructure Strategy in Vietnam: Geopolitics and Regional Power Plays
In recent decades, Southeast Asia has become one of the most strategic regions in global geopolitical dynamics. Vietnam, the country with the fastest economic...
Trump Tariffs and Global Economic Fragmentation: A New Path for Indonesia
New Round of Trade War
On April 2, President Donald Trump launched a massive tariff policy in his "Liberation Day" speech, marking a new chapter...
Building a Shared Future: Strategic Dynamics of Indonesia–China Infrastructure Projects
The relationship between Indonesia and China has recorded significant progress over the past two decades, particularly in the realm of economic diplomacy. A key...
China’s Interaction with ASEAN Based on Realis and Constructivist Perspectives
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has become one of China's foreign policy instruments in pursuing its economic and security interests in the...
Prabowo Subianto’s Sumatra Selatan Rally and the Precarious Balance of Indonesian Democracy
Indonesia’s political landscape has entered a new phase with the election and presidency of Prabowo Subianto. His recent visit to Sumatra Selatan in April...
Maintaining Regional Economic Resilience: ASEAN’s Strategic Role amidst Global Challenges
The Bangkok Declaration, 8 August 1967, became the initial formal form of ASEAN commitment. The strategic territory of ASEAN member countries makes this region...
Rethinking the SDG Commitment of Indonesia’s Pharmaceutical Industry
The issue of pharmaceutical waste, ranging from expired or unused medications to effluents from pharmaceutical production, has increasingly drawn serious attention in Indonesia over...