Southeast Asia
The Future of Sub-Multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific as Donald Trump Returns to Politics
Donald Trump is considered the Republican candidate with a tough foreign policy towards America's rivals, something that the Democratic President Obama missed and let...
Bridging ASEAN’s Linguistic Diversity with AI: The Journey Towards Cross-Lingual Communication
Introduction: The Vision of a Connected ASEAN
In the heart of Southeast Asia lies a region rich in culture, history, and linguistic diversity: ASEAN. With...
Jokowi’s Strategic Moves in Securing a Political Dynasty and His Influence Over Judicial Decisions
President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, has been a transformative figure in Indonesian politics since his rise to power in 2014. Initially hailed...
Indonesia-Australia’s New Defense Agreement and Its South China Sea Implications
On August 20, 2024, Indonesia and Australia reached a significant milestone in their bilateral defense collaboration. Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-Elect,...
Indifference to the Past: Indonesian Parliament on Extractive Power
In Indonesia, power is defined to how much degree can you extract a state's resources or known as balik modal (profit from investment). The...
Indonesia Plays a Pivotal Role in ASEAN in Responding to the US-China Rivalry
Southeast Asia holds a strategic geographical position in global politics, a fact underscored by its long history of international political contestation. From the era...
ASEAN Trajectory in the Global World, The Status Quo of Connectivity and Resilience
While some of the most influential nations across the globe are currently engaged in war, recession, and inflation, promoting peace and economic stability is...
Nusantara Capital City Mega Project in Indonesia: Progress and Public Skepticism
Indonesia's decision to relocate its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara, in East Kalimantan, is a bold and historic move aimed at addressing numerous challenges...
Level- Up Philippines-Singapore 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations
The formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore commenced on May 16, 1969. The level-up relations are based on shared values and principles....
Shaping Thailand’s Future and New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Thailand’s new prime minister is Paetongtarn Shinawatra. She is the second female to assume the post and the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister...