Southeast Asia
‘Philippines-first’ policy is derailing America’s China strategy—Trump must act fast or watch ASEAN tilt to Beijing
This week, the U.S. signed a defense pact with the Philippines, hailing it as vital to countering China’s creeping dominance in the hotly-disputed South China Sea.China’s militarization...
Prabowo’s ‘Anti-Western’ Rhetoric: Decoding Indonesia’s Multi-Alignment Strategy
As Prabowo Subianto assumed office as Indonesia’s President on October 20, 2024, his inaugural speech set a tone of anti-colonialism, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency that...
What Would Trump 2.0 Mean for Indonesia?
Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election has reverberated worldwide, leaving many countries reassessing their relationship with the U.S. and its future global...
Indonesia’s Position in US-China War of Power
A complicated moment in international relations has been created by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China in the ASEAN region. Kuik...
ASEAN Priority Focus in 2024: Lao Chairmanship
Now, the Lao People's Democratic Republic as the 2024 ASEAN leader is set to bring together two annual ASEAN summits towards the second half...
Myanmar: The World’s Longest-Running Conflict Needs the West
After analyzing the Burma (Myanmar) war both from abroad and on-site for 20 years, this author’s view is that ending the conflict will require...
Navigating Global Power Dynamics: Indonesia’s BRICS Entry and the Future of Global South
The inauguration of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on October 20, 2024, has marked a swift recalibration of Indonesia's foreign policy, underlined by its formal...
Comparative Policies to Support Digital Literacy in Indonesia, India, and Malaysia
Amid the ongoing digital revolution, education has become one of the sectors most affected by technological advancements. Countries worldwide, including Indonesia, India, and Malaysia,...
VP-elect Gibran Rakabuming’s Alleged ‘Fufufafa’ Forum Account Sparks Controversy
As Indonesia prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka on October 20, 2024, the political atmosphere has...
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy under Prabowo: A Neorealist Approach to Geopolitical Tensions
The 2024 election of Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia’s president has sparked considerable debate regarding the direction of Indonesia’s foreign policy over the next five...