More: Indo-Pacific
Vietnam between two strategic lines: Maintaining autonomy after Shangri-La Dialogue 2025
The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, held in late May 2025 in Singapore, continued to clearly reflect the escalating strategic tensions between the United States and...
The Hidden Costs of Flexibility: Digital Inequality and the Gig Worker Reality in Southeast Asia
Is the digital economy truly empowering and inclusive, or is it silently reinforcing new forms of exploitation, masked behind algorithms and convenience?
This question grows...
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...
Vietnam and China Should Resist Being Pawns in the US Indo-Pacific Strategy
As the United States continues to expand its Indo-Pacific Strategy, Vietnam and China—two neighbors with deep historical, cultural, and economic ties—must remain vigilant against...
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...
The Coalition’s Great Green Blind Spot: A Missed Opportunity for Regional Leadership
The recent Australian election was more than a domestic political upset. It marked a decisive shift in the values of the electorate, and it...
Indonesia and Australia Reaffirm Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific Stability
In a timely demonstration of diplomatic alignment and regional prioritization, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a bilateral summit...
Reshaping the role of Pacific island nations in post-pandemic globalization
When US President Joe Biden hosted Pacific island leaders at the White House in late 2022 and announced an $810 million aid package ,...
Between Rivalry and Interdependence: Navigating Japan-China Relations in the Indo-Pacific Era
The intricate dynamics between Japan and China form a complex web characterized by historical grievances, economic interdependence, and geopolitical rivalry. This duality manifests itself...
Power Plays in the Indo-Pacific: The Quad Alliance and the Battle for Maritime Dominance
The Indo-Pacific is generally regarded as a US construct covering the Indian Ocean from the African coast and the western and central Pacific Ocean...