Southeast Asia
Visit of Vietnam’s PM Chinh to US for US-ASEAN Summit
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi (May 11) to visit US and hold meetings with US President Joe Biden. The meeting between...
Why (and How) Indonesia must Reduce its Economic Dependence on China
Indonesia and China relationship is perhaps one of the most important diplomatic relations in the Indo-Pacific. As the world’s most and fourth-most populated countries...
Can Indonesia’s Humanitarian Islam inspire a Hindu nationalist equivalent?
There's a potential silver lining in Hindu nationalism's endorsement of Indonesia's Humanitarian Islam. That is if the approval produces a Hindu equivalent.
At first glance,...
Visit of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to Vietnam
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Vietnam (April 30-May 1) after completing his visit to Indonesia and his predecessor Prime Minister Suga had visited...
Treasure Finds Near Mandalika Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the countries with abundant natural wealth. Many natural products from Indonesia have been exported to various other countries, both in...
Strengthening the Branding of Indonesia Spices through Unique Taste Chili Sauce “Sambal”
Indonesia is an agrarian country where the livelihood of most of the people is as a farmer. Having a large area of land and...
After “saying no” to the US on the G20 issue, Indonesia prepared to import Russian crude oil against the wind
Indonesia's recent performance as the rotating chairman of the G20 and host country of this year's G20 conference is truly commendable. Following the outbreak...
Mediation In Neighbour Disputes in Southeast Asia
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Tanvi More*
It is unavoidable for disagreements to arise between neighbours, it is one of the most common problems that is...
The 2022 Presidential Elections in the Philippines
As the Philippines go down to vote for a new President on May 9, let’s have a look at how democracy functions in the...
Spreading Indonesia’s Identity through “Rendang” as the World’s 50 Delicious Food
Indonesia is known as a country rich in abundant natural resources, mostly known for its spices. The various types of spices owned by Indonesia...