More: ASEAN
‘Philippines-first’ policy is derailing America’s China strategy—Trump must act fast or watch ASEAN tilt to Beijing
This week, the U.S. signed a defense pact with the Philippines, hailing it as vital to countering China’s creeping dominance in the hotly-disputed South China Sea.China’s militarization...
ASEAN Must Address Financing Gaps and Institutional Challenges for Energy Transition
Southeast Asia is poised to become the world’s fourth economic superpower by 2050. However, this promising economic outlook also comes at a certain expense...
Prabowo’s ‘Anti-Western’ Rhetoric: Decoding Indonesia’s Multi-Alignment Strategy
As Prabowo Subianto assumed office as Indonesia’s President on October 20, 2024, his inaugural speech set a tone of anti-colonialism, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency that...
Indonesia’s Position in US-China War of Power
A complicated moment in international relations has been created by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China in the ASEAN region. Kuik...
Unravelling Tensions in the South China Sea Through Diplomacy
The South China Sea (SCS) is located in the Western Pacific region, with most of its area surrounded by Southeast Asian countries. With an...
ASEAN Priority Focus in 2024: Lao Chairmanship
Now, the Lao People's Democratic Republic as the 2024 ASEAN leader is set to bring together two annual ASEAN summits towards the second half...
Climate Change in ASEAN: Challenges, Initiatives, and the Road Ahead
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Azima Naaz
The ASEAN region is grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. From rising temperatures and fluctuating rainfall to...
Balancing AI Innovation with Privacy and Ethical Use: Indonesia and ASEAN Context
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, achieving a balance between innovation and ethical considerations, particularly with respect to privacy, is of paramount...
Kickstarting the MoU Extension: Is the TAGP Still Relevant to ASEAN’s Energy Security Aspirations?
Authors: Sri Konsep Harum Wicaksono, Diah Retno Yuniarni
Despite Southeast Asia’s significant role as a major natural gas producer and leading global exporter, the region...
Southeast Asia’s Leadership Crucibles: Past Visions, Present Struggles
Albert Camus once said, "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer", if "winter" represents hardship,...