Southeast Asia
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....
Journey of Cambodia’s Triumph Over Landmines
Despite a war completely ending in 1998, Cambodia has still faced hidden enemies causing life-threatening, physical harm to individuals and hindering the country's socio-economic...
Demographic Bonus as a Window Opportunity to Strengthen Indonesia’s Economic Resilience
Global economic growth remains weak, uneven, and relatively slower from year to year, with only 2.9% growth projected in 2023 and a further decline...
From Conflict to Peace: Cambodia’s Dedication to UN’s Global Peacekeeping Missions
Obviously, the devasting Pol Pot regime plunged Cambodia into genocide, armed conflict, destruction and isolation during the dark period between 1970s to 1990s. This...