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Geopolitical Challenges to the Cybersecurity Goals of the ASEAN 2045 Vision
The cybersecurity goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are not just crucial, but they are the very backbone of the digital...
The End of Strategic Ambiguity: Australia’s ASEAN Moment and the Case for Ecological Sovereignty
Australia is approaching a moment of strategic reckoning in Asia. For years, it has maintained a posture of alliance loyalty to the United States...
Reviving the Concert of Europe: Historical Lessons for the Indo-Pacific
As Europe once emerged from the upheaval of the Napoleonic Wars with a new diplomatic framework designed to stabilize the continent, the Indo-Pacific today...
ASEAN’s multilayered response to the changing economic and geopolitical order
ASEAN nations have been closely observing the trajectory of US-China relations and have expressed their apprehensions vis-Ã -vis the uncertainty arising out of Trump tariffs....
ASEAN Blueprint for Resilient Unity in a Divided Era
In an era defined by geopolitical fragmentation, economic nationalism, and existential climate threats, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has revealed an ambitious...
Strategic Autonomy of Middle Powers under US–China Rivalry
For much of the post-Cold War era, Eurasia’s middle powers enjoyed a favorable environment under the liberal international order. In a system governed by...
Xi in Malaysia, Trump in the Gulf: Diplomatic Moves Ahead of ASEAN-China-GCC Summit
China relies heavily on Malaysia as a bridge for cooperation, dialogue, and coordination with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in confronting...
Balancing National Pride and Regional Identity: ASEAN’s Cultural Dilemma
Among the geopolitical dynamics of the Southeast Asian region, cultural heritage has become a battleground of identity that presents both challenges and opportunities for...
The ASEAN Advantage: Powering Growth, Shaping Influence
The ASEAN region is often cited as a successful example of regional cooperation. The ASEAN regional bloc consisting of 10 South East Asian countries...
China’s role in the success of the ASEAN-GCC Joint Summit in Malaysia 2025
As an internationally recognized Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, the Malaysian National News Agency,“ BERNAMA, asked me to do an interview in conjunction with...