Southeast Asia
Balancing Pride and Progress: Indonesia’s Government EV Trajectory
Indonesia’s vision of implementing the usage of electric government fleets has been a cornerstone of its sustainability efforts and nation’s commitment to green development....
Background of the ICC Arrest Warrant on Min Aung Hlaing and the Future of Myanmar
On 27 November 2024, the ICC prosecutor announced his intention to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar's Prime Minister and Chairman of the State...
Indo-Pacific Tides: United States’ Strategy in the Age of Rising Powers
The Indo-Pacific, which refers to the geographical area that includes the Indian and Pacific Oceans, makes up approximately 65% of all the world’s waters....
The Role of Social Media in Fueling Political Violence: Indonesian Presidential Election
In recent years, social media has emerged as a force capable of shaping political dialog, influencing democratic processes, and directing public opinion around the...
The Fall of Assad Sparks Hope for Myanmar
The recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has sent shockwaves across the global political landscape, reigniting discussions about authoritarian resilience and the...
The New Cold War Dilemma: Australia’s Struggle as a Middle Power in the Indo-Pacific
The rivalry between the US and China is labelled as the 21st century “Cold War” due to its complicated nature, ideological discordance, technology competition,...
Indonesia’s Pragmatic Military Diplomacy
Indonesia recently embarked on simultaneous military exercises with two nations on opposite ends of the geopolitical spectrum: Russia and Australia. These drills, held under...
From Rice Fields to Silicon Valleys: Vietnam’s Twin Transition in Action
Vietnam, a country traditionally known for its vast rice fields and agricultural exports, is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age...
To the many Trilaterals: Japan-US-Philippines
On 10th December 2024, Japan, the US, and the Philippines organised the first Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan which was a follow up of...
A Strategic Gambit: India’s Investment in Vietnam
Authors: Shishir Priyadarshi and Dr Cchavi Vasisht
As India-ASEAN countries celebrated 10 years of Act East Policy, it is crucial to look at the India-Vietnam...