Southeast Asia
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.
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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...
Australia-Laos relations and the need for a broader Indo-Pacific Endeavour
The 2022 edition of Australia's annual flagship naval initiative, the Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), corresponded with the elevation of bilateral ties with Laos to a...
The Significance of I-A CEPA for Indonesia’s Agriculture Industry Enhancement and Trade Relations with Australia
Fostering a good bilateral relationship has been the key dynamic between Australia and Indonesia. The two countries have been cooperating with each other in...
Cambodia’s Hardstand against Russia
No country or international organisation knows when the conflict will end, and many western experts are worried that it will not end anytime soon...
Serving the country and the King: The Constitutional Court Justice Chiranit Havanond
December is an auspicious month for Thai people. On the 5th of December, the Kingdom celebrates the legacy of His Majesty the late King...
US-Bangladesh-Myanmar: Why US Rohingya rehabilitation announcement is appreciable?
According to the announcement of the State Department, US State Department Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Immigration Julieta Valls Noyes arrived...
Why does the Indonesian government opt for China but ignore Japan in the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project?
After the G-20 agenda, Jokowi and Xi Jinping took the time to witness the online trial of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project jointly by...
Can ‘border guard’ diplomacy strengthen ties between Myanmar-Bangladesh?
The 8th Border Conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) has started. The conference, which started today Thursday (November...