More: ASEAN
How Philippines is Losing its Way
The ongoing political noise will not affect the performance of the economy, given the government's "sound and sustained" economic policies, the National Economic and...
Cross-Border Data Flows Under RCEP: Striking a Balance Between Security and Competitiveness
This article examines the regulations on cross-border data flows under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), particularly those outlined in its Electronic Commerce chapter...
South China Sea: A Threat to Regional Stability
History has consistently demonstrated that direct warfare between superpowers is a perilous gamble, as resulting devastation spares neither side. To protect their global influence...
ASEAN’s Climate Narrative at COP29
As I write this, the 29th edition of Conference of the Parties, or COP29 is in progress at Baku, Azerbaijan. The focus this time...
‘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...