Southeast Asia
Submissions on the Limits of Continental Shelf in the South China Sea
Overlapping maritime claims
On 18th July 2024, the Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Pham Thu Hang, made the statement following Vietnam’s...
Unprecedented Momentum: US-Philippines “Ironclad” Diplomatic Alliance, Pivotal to Indo-Pacific Region
US Department States Spokesperson Matthew Alan Miller announced in a press release earlier in July the visit of Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary...
Philippines’ Bold Stand on West Philippine Sea Illumined President Marcos 3rd SONA
Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., also called PBBM delivered his 3rd State of the National Address (SONA) at the Session Hall of the...
The secret US anti-vax scandal in Philippines is boiling
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the US military launched a secret campaign to discredit China’s Sinovac inoculation in the Philippines and several...
From Abundance to Scarcity: The Political Indifference to Indonesia’s Water Crisis
Water scarcity is an issue of paramount importance that has significant implications for public health, economic development, and social stability. In Indonesia, a country...
Indonesian New Capital: Fantastical Dream, Low Budget
The first time I heard the project of Ibukota Nusantara (IKN) as a new capital of Indonesia, I was shocked that one researcher who...
The Importance of Upholding Ethics and Human Rights in the Development of Nusantara
Economic development in Indonesia is frequently prioritized by the government to enhance the welfare of its citizens and propel the country forward. One of...
Cultural Diplomacy: The 2024 Australia Indonesia Cinema Festival (FSAI)
Authors: Silvia Jultikasari Febrian, Abizar Faletehan*
Diplomatic relations between Australia and Indonesia have been established for 75 years, reflecting close and dynamic cooperation between the...
Inserting ASEAN’S Role in the Dynamic of Indo-Pacific
The increasing significance of the Indo-Pacific region has driven its transformation into an arena for major powers like China and the United States to...
A New Chapter in the South China Sea Dispute
Amid tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, a new chapter has emerged in the region following the defense pact...