Southeast Asia
Media bias in Indonesia presidential elections
The growth of Indonesian democracy is currently being impacted by the increasingly rapid advancement of information and technology. According to data from Indonesia's BPS...
20 Years of the PPRT Bill: Deceleration of Domestic Workers’ Value
Authors: Annisa Salsabila and Arimbi Fajari Furqon*
The Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) officially became an initiative bill of the House of Representatives of...
Sustainability Dilemma for Muslim’ Festive and Earth Day 2023
This year - last week, Muslims all over the globe were facing a dilemma as they celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the end of fasting month...
Myanmar: Hope for Democracy Disappearing
The Civil war in Myanmar is intensifying, while hope of a democratic election is evaporating.
Upon the two year anniversary of Burma’s military coup, on...
Indonesia and the Neutrality of ASEAN
As the traditional leader of ASEAN, Indonesia holds the important role to enhance the body playing a significant act in keeping the region persistently...
Indonesia Leads Social and Health Development Initiative in ASEAN 2023
Authors: Silvia Jultikasari Febrian and Sandya Azzahra*
Indonesia's Role, Initiatives, and Positive Impact
Indonesia has become a key driver in advancing Southeast Asia through social and...
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong’s visit to Laos
Vietnamese president Vo Van Thuong visited Laos as its first country of destination after his nomination as the new president of Vietnam. Given the...
Vietnam’s role in Mekong Regional Cooperation
Mekong region is called the rice bowl of Asia and Mekong river is its lifeline.. Many countries have been interested in developing this region,...
Beyond the Myth of Bebas-Aktif, An Argument for Indonesia Partiality in Conflicts
The recent Russo-Ukrainian conflict that broke out after the latter’s invasion of the former’s territory in 2022 sparked a controversy among Indonesians about the...
Mekong River Commission Summit in Laos: Looking for Synergies
It is a well known fact that Mekong river Commission brings about the aspirations of the lower riparian countries of Mekong through regular dialogues...