Southeast Asia
IA-CEPA: A Bridge to Sustainable Mineral Practices in Indonesia’s Energy Transition
As two states strategically situated in close proximity to each other, both holding substantial potential for market infiltration, Indonesia and Australia successfully established a...
Indonesia’s democracy is dilapidated, many universities are “cheating” the authorities
This year, Indonesia will hold its five-year democratic party, namely the 2024 general election. Ahead of the 2024 general election, various universities in Indonesia...
Beware of the ‘Lame-Duck’ Period in Indonesia Post-2024 Election
Term lame-duck sessionis familiar to the public, especially among those involved in the world of politics and law. A 'lame-duck' is a transition period...
Why Environmental Cause -not gimmicks, is the key to increase voters’ turnout among Indonesian youth
Ahead of presidential and regional elections which will be held simultaneously nationwide on 14 February 2024, various political parties are trying to appeal to...
Indonesia: Yet another Hereditary democracy
There is something that we didn’t earlier discussed on page of the Modern Diplomacy.
Do you remember the prime time television series Dynasty that aired...
Shadows Loom Large: Myanmar’s Three Years Under the Military and the Uncertain Road Ahead
Myanmar's path, once heading towards emerging democracy, has tragically deviated into a spiral of intensifying conflict, widespread displacement, and an economy struggling to survive...
Does President participation in election campaign legitimate Under Constitution of 1945?
My loyalty to my party ends when my loyalty to my country begins. This postulate is introduced by President Filipina, Manuel L Quezon (1935-1944)...
Youth participation in Indonesia’s upcoming election: Does it determine future democracy?
Indonesia will hold legislative and presidential elections on 14th February 2024. Three pairs of candidates will participate in this election, namely Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar,...
Maritime Diplomacy in the ASEAN Maritime Security Strategic Partnership
The Concept of Dynamic Equilibrium in Regional Diplomacy
The concept of Dynamic Equilibrium in regional diplomacy refers to efforts to create a dynamic balance between...
How the Philippines is missing China’s soft rebound
During the six-year Duterte era, the ties with China were recalibrated from friction and conflict to peaceful cooperation. In the past year, that period...