Southeast Asia
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...
The 2021 Myanmar Coup: Ethnic Conflict, Human Rights Violations, and International Response
The Myanmar Military Coup D’etat that happened on February 1, 2021, has since marked a significant change in the country’s stability and political landscape,...
A Policy for a Story Indonesia Keeps Hidden: Analyzing the Papua Conflict
“I have to yell out to the world. Because if I do not, we are weakening. The indigenous will be wiped out”, says one...
Is Nusantara Ready? Analyzing the New Capital’s Preparedness for a Historic Event
Indonesia's Independence Day is a significant annual occasion, marked with formal ceremonies attended by the nation's leaders and international dignitaries. Beyond the official events,...
The Weakening of Political Opposition in Indonesia
Indonesia, as the third largest democracy in the world, has experienced various changes in its political dynamics since the Reformation era. The democratic system...
New challenges ahead as Myanmar’s spring revolution enters next phase
The ongoing spring revolution in Myanmar is a show of significant resistance against the military junta. The current uprising represents one of the most...