Southeast Asia
The Squad Alliance: Redefining U.S. Strategic Partnerships in Asia
In a seismic shift reshaping the geopolitical landscape, the Quad alliance finds itself at a crossroads, with India's departure marking a turning point and...
The South China Sea Conundrum: Is AI a Boon or a Bane?
“The South China Sea is not only a hotbed of global geopolitics but also serves as a technological battlefield in the international realm.”
In the...
Why Has the Myanmar Junta Banned Its Male Citizens from Going Abroad for Work
The situation in Myanmar has been appalling since the military junta, led by Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, launched a coup on February 01, 2021,...
The Reality of ESG: Palm Oil Corporate Interests in West Sulawesi, Indonesia
In recent years, the palm oil industry in West Sulawesi has become an issue relevant to the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) discussion. Behind...
Net Zero by 2050: Evaluating the Effectiveness and Challenges of New Zealand’s Zero Carbon Act
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Sadqua Khatoon
The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019 signifies a landmark shift in New Zealand’s legislative landscape, introducing...
A Golden Jubilation
When much of the world was preoccupied with the pandemic, a French arbitration court ruled to compensate almost US$15 billion dollars to the heirs...
Cambodia’s expectations from Cambodia – China People-to-People Exchanges
In 2023, Cambodia and China elevated their bilateral relations to new height under the framework "Diamond Hexagon Cooperation" that is focused on six priority...
Conflict Escalation in the South China Sea: Measuring the Direction of Indonesia’s Maritime Policy
The South China Sea is a strategic water area that stretches between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and several Southeast Asian countries such...
War in Burma/Myanmar: IDPs and Refugees Struggle for Existence
Antonio Graceffo reporting from the border
The war in Burma/Myanmar, which had already been ongoing since 1948, intensified after the 2021 coup that displaced the...
Big Tech Capitalism in the Digital Era: Exploitation and Social Responsibility in Indonesia
Large technology companies or Big Tech often engage in datafication, which they claim on the surface as a responsibility for "social good." Datafication is...