Southeast Asia
Vietnam’s Prime Minister visit to Laos
Vietnam’s Prime minister Pham Minh Chinh following his appointment as PM made his maiden two day visit to Laos. This visit also gains importance...
Indonesia’s Ambiguity in the South China Sea is Hampering its Interest
Indonesia always says that it formally neither claims any area in the South China Sea, nor has conflicts with China in the North Natuna...
Manila’s new bonhomie with Beijing does not obscure the contested geopolitical realities of the South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping last week in Beijing. He is the first foreign leader hosted by China...
The Indonesian Red Cross introduces international humanitarian law to journalists
History of the Indonesian Red Cross
The Indonesian Red Cross or IRCI is the first and largest humanitarian organization in Indonesia. IRCI's task is to...
Government Policy on Multinational Companies (MNCs) & Their Influence on the Cirebon
History of Cirebon and Multinational Companies (MNCs).
Cirebon is one of the areas in West Java, Cirebon has two government centers, the Regency and the...
Throwing darts
At first glance, Islamic scholars discussing the religious legitimacy of the United Nations and the nation-state sounds esoteric. It's not. On the contrary, it’s...
Indonesia needs to redirect the ASEAN Community
Indonesia will hold the ASEAN chairmanship position next year. Its leadership bears responsibilities for demanding tasks, such as ensuring the ASEAN centrality among multi...
Indonesia’s new criminal code is a worrying step back for democracy and human rights
Indonesia’s new criminal code is a concerning erosion of fundamental human rights, particularly for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) community and women.
But...
Could ‘Rice Diplomacy’ bolster Myanmar-Bangladesh ties?
Without food, a nation could face turmoil and financial ruin. The agricultural sector is one of the most crucial and strategically vital for a...
Indonesia’s Gastrodiplomacy as a Tool of Introduction to Indonesian-Specific Culinary
Diplomacy, which used to function only as a negotiating tool during the war, has now developed as a peaceful and non-violent advocacy tool for...