Southeast Asia
Grains of Cooperation: How Malaysia and China Can Feed Their Future
Can Malaysia and China help secure Asia’s food future? A landmark agreement signed between the two nations late last year aims to do just...
Beyond Rescue: Why Humanitarian Aid Needs Government Backing in War Zones
Amidst the chaos of conflict-driven zones, where hospitals are bombed, families flee, and entire communities are displaced, humanitarian organizations emerge as lifelines, tirelessly providing...
Guardians of Growth: How Singapore’s Equity Market Revitalisation Shapes Economic Sovereignty
Singapore's status as a global financial hub is under threat due to the persistent decline of its equities market. With the number of listed...
Indonesia and Malaysia: An Emerging Magnitude for ASEAN Leadership?
In his recent visit to Malaysia, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was recently honored with a special medal from the Johor Kingdom. It is the...
Global Lessons, Local Solutions: Embracing Physician Associates in Singapore’s Healthcare
Singapore’s rapidly aging population presents a critical challenge for its healthcare system. By 2026, more than one-fifth of Singapore’s residents will be 65 or...
“A New Year” for Papua
Papua, often referred to as the “paradise on earth” within Indonesia, is a land of immense natural wealth and cultural diversity. Its breathtaking landscapes...
Myanmar Military as China Containment Factor: Beyond Established Narratives
Geoeconomics or Ethnopolitics?
It is widely known that the focus of Chinese foreign policy is economics. Economic power determines hopes and fears for China's dominance...
Indonesia Joins BRICS: Technology Export Restrictions and Their Consequences
Indonesia's inclusion in the BRICS membership can be seen as the first step to strengthen Indonesia's role as a country that can connect to...
Systemic Corruption: From Jokowi’s 2024 OCCRP Nomination to Narrow-Minded Nationalism
After a decade of his presidency, former President Joko Widodo–usually known as Jokowi–was nominated as the finalist for the Most Corrupt Person of the...
ANZUS at the Crossroads: Balancing Tradition and Modernization in Australia’s Quest for Indo-Pacific Security
For a long time, the ANZUS Treaty has been a key pillar in Australia's security strategy. Established in 1951 between Australia, New Zealand, and...