Southeast Asia
Is Myanmar’s Military Junta Losing Its Political and Military Influence?
The military junta in Myanmar has been facing a number of unexpected challenges since it usurped state power. There are several signs that the...
The Belligerence of Myanmar: How Should We Hold It Accountable?
The mounting bellicosity of Myanmar has heightened tensions in the South and Southeast Asian Region. In particular, its recent provocative military acts on the...
Heirs of the Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo v. Malaysia – Explaining the controversial Ad-hoc Arbitration Case
On Feb. 28, 2022, the arbitrator, Dr. Gonzalo Stampa, notified Malaysia to pay the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo $14.92...
Indonesia’s Potential Role in Reducing Tensions Between Russia and the West
During his address at the Shangri La Summit held at Singapore, last month, Indonesian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Prabowo Subianto clearly underscored the fact...
The Indonesia Haze and ASEAN’s Regional Framework: The Way Ahead
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) find themselves in the throes of an environmental emergency caused by the Indonesian Haze and...
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Shows His Weakness With Post-election Repression
Many observers have been surprised by the new wave of political repression which has taken place in Cambodia since the communal elections of June 5.
Prime Minister...
The Singapore Housing Project: The Key to a Nation’s Success
Singapore, known as an economic powerhouse and one of the pioneering technological nations is also known for having 1 million public apartments which currently...
Russia’s War on Ukraine Highlights Global Need to Defend Democracy
Russia's war on Ukraine may prove to be the turning point when the free countries of the world realized that democratic freedoms have to...
US-ASEAN Ties and the China Factor
US President Joe Biden hosted a two day US-ASEAN Summit on May 12-13, 2022. This is the first time, that leaders of the 10...
How The Geopolitics Incurred in the Philippines’ Energy Security
The Philippines' energy landscape is susceptible to supply disruption. In 2020, 47% of the Philippines' total primary energy supply came from imported oil and...
Myanmar Deserves Our Support Too
In the past week, the world has rightly united behind Ukraine as it faces a horrifying invasion from Russia. In just the first few...
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Is Myanmar’s Military Junta Losing Its Political and Military Influence?
The military junta in Myanmar has been facing a...
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How Bangladesh Can Ensure a Free and Fair Election Using Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)?
Finally, the Election Commission has agreed to spend Tk....
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Revolution Upending: Iran, Protests and Its Transactional Gambit
The torture and subsequent killing of Mahsa Amini by...
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Pakistan-US Ties: The Complexities and Challenges
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing a reception...
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Featuring ‘Ukraine War’ in the 77th UNGA Session: How Was Bangladesh Different?
War neither brings peace nor solution; rather brings endless...
