Southeast Asia
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...
South China Sea Conflict: Indonesia’s Maritime Diplomacy
The South China Sea has been wracked by long-running conflicts over sovereignty claims from several countries. This strategic and resource-rich water area is a...
Analyzing Cannabis Legalization Effects: U.S. & Indonesia
Since cannabis is now legal for recreational and medical use in over half of the states in the United States, it is of the...
Navigating National Interest: Unpacking the Funan Techo Canal Project in Cambodia
Recently, both the US and Vietnam have raised concerns about Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal project, a water route connecting the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port...
Pulling Itself Up by the Socks: UMNO’s Attempt to Remain Influential
Weeks have passed since the infamous sock gate incident involving the convenience store chain KK Super Mart occurred, which precipitated an enormously contentious controversy...
Being “homeless” in their homeland: The locals versus development of Indonesia’s new capital
The development of Indonesia's new capital "Nusantara" continues to generate pros and cons these days. People are concerned about the current situation because the...
Indonesia Should Broadening Its MBKM Initiative on ASEAN Stage
A Brief Description of Socio-Economic and Education in Indonesia
The labor force landscape in Indonesia reflects a complex reality that encompasses various social, economic and...
Bringing Vietnamese counterinsurgency to the Philippines and South China Sea (Part I)
On Monday, April 11, President Biden hosted a trilateral summit in Washington, DC, at the time of surging tension in the South China Sea....