Southeast Asia
Stagnant Corruption Perception Index, Evidence of the Dilapidation of Corruption Eradication in Indonesia
President Jokowi's term of leadership is almost reaching the finish line. However, ironically, the fate of eradicating corruption in Indonesia is becoming increasingly worrying....
Phenomenon ‘Pork Barrel’ Politics in Indonesia
Recently, Indonesian people have been shocked by the film Dirty Vote, a masterpiece that provides the public with an understanding of the fraud that...
Indonesia’s Presidential election: Likely Impact on the Country’s External Relations
Indonesia’s presidential election will be held on Feb. 14, 2024 -- final campaign events by all three candidates were held on Feb. 10, 2024....
Can Kra Canal Construction Change Balance of Power in the Indian Ocean?
For 330 years visionaries have dreamt of this geopolitical fantasy that is now showing signs of shaping up. It is still a decade away...
Sino-Japanese Economic Battle for Influence in Cambodia
No one can deny the fact that China’s economic clout in Cambodia is unmatched. Figures pertaining to Chinese FDI in Cambodia and bilateral
trade between...
Understanding Jokowi’s Return to Power in Indonesia
Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world spanning over 17,000 islands, held its Presidential elections on 17 April, which saw the revival...
Sanctions Might Not Bring the Political Change the West Wants in Cambodia
Cambodia’s economic growth remains under threat, as the European Union (EU) begins the process of removing the country from the Everything-But-Arms (EBA) scheme, and...
Indonesian Presidential Election: Jokowi 2.0
Indonesia, the biggest country of the Southeast Asian region, and world’s third largest democracy which houses the highest number of Muslims in the world,...
With Junta Leader Victorious as PM, Thailand’s “Democracy” Is Just a Facade
Thailand's Parliament recently selected its next Prime Minister, but there was never any real doubt about who would emerge the winner: 2014 coup leader...
Thailand’s Military Junta Comes Gunning for Rising Political Star
While the results of Thailand’s March 24 elections are somewhat undetermined, the advent of a new progressive pro-democracy voice has ruffled the feathers of...
China Leans Towards Reforming WTO’s National Security Exception
On Monday, May 13, China submitted its “Proposal on WTO Reform”, a synopsis of the Chinese government’s latest thoughts on how the World Trade...
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Russia, the West, and Churning Arctic Geopolitics
Amidst Vladimir Putin’s prolonged presidency in Russia, the conflict...
Europe
When Will Peace Talks Become an Option in the Russia-Ukraine War?
Amidst the cacophony of political discourse in the corridors...
Defense
France’s Strategic Military Evolution: Balancing Autonomy and Preparedness
France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a...
South Asia
Is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act an Incitement to Anti-Indian Sentiment in South Asia?
The Indian Parliament, amending the Citizenship Act of 1955,...
Foreign Policy
Red Sea Crisis and the Houthi Agreement With Beijing and Moscow
The Houthis, a rebel group supported by Iran –...