Southeast Asia
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...
Ramification of President Prabowo’s Foreign Trips
On November 8, 2024, President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto began a series of foreign visits to several countries for bilateral and...
Courting Myanmar: Myanmar’s Geostrategic Position in the Sino-Indian Rivalry
Myanmar’s crucial role in both Chinese and Indian national security and dominance in the Indo-Pacific is most palpable in their responses to the 2021...
From Local Brews to Global Buzz: Kopi Kenangan and Kopi Tuku: Redefining Indonesian Coffee
In Indonesia, coffee has evolved beyond a mere drink—it has become a lifestyle, marked by the rapid growth of coffee shops across the country....
Elite’s Delusion: In Between Expectations and Reality in Indonesia
Perhaps the most challenging issue that we face right now as a nation is when the elite are delusional. Their bet to improve the...