Southeast Asia
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...
AUKUS Amidst Australia-China and Australia-US Relations: A Dilemma of Difficult Choices
AUKUS is a three-way defense-alliance finalized and eventually signed between the three States; the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. On September 15,...
Indonesia and the Future of Water Diplomacy
Through its participation in the World Water Forum, Indonesia, the largest archipelagic country in the world, with more than 17 thousand islands with a...
Malaysia’s long-term growth prospects depends on early education
The World Bank Malaysia Economic Monitor, titled "Bending Bamboo Shoots: Strengthening Foundational Skills," emphasizes the crucial role of improving learning outcomes for children in...