Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s New President Will Be Active on the World Stage
When Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president, the southeast Asian archipelago nation, with the world's fourth largest population, stands ready...
Indonesia Can Learn from Germany regarding Corruption Prevention and Control
Corruption is like a cancer that is eating away in Indonesia. This haram practice hinders the nation's progress, hinders development, and exacerbates social inequality....
Struggling for OECD membership, Indonesia Needs to Re-understand the Contestation in Global Tax Politics
In the summer of 2023, Indonesia initiated the intention to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Following a year, in the...
Hun Sen Fears Civil Society Revolt in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen repeatedly lashed out at opponents last week in an attempt to respond to critics or potential rivals that could...
State of Southeast Asia: 2019 – Scepticism & Hope
A survey titled, " State of Southeast Asia: 2019" by the Asean Studies Centre (conducted between November 18th and December 5, 2018, and released on January...
Three Catalysts for Thai Civil Society
In December, Thailand’s military junta lifted the ban on political activities in the country-- including as gatherings of over five people--ending some of the...
Four Critical Questions About Thailand’s Upcoming Election
In recent weeks, Thailand’s ruling military junta has taken a number of steps to host the country’s first election since 2014, with the Election...
Who Will Monitor Thailand’s Upcoming Election?
As Thailand’s 2019 election approaches, some in the country have begun to call for foreign observation of the country’s polls, scheduled for February 24....
POW Diplomacy Won’t Ease Tensions Between Cambodia and Washington
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that it had offered to resume cooperation in an effort to search for remains of Americans killed during the...
EU Move to End Cambodia’s Free Trade Status Must Be Trigger for Democratic Change
European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström announced on October 5 that the EU had started a review of Cambodia’s duty-free access to European markets,...
What Does ASEAN Think About China-Japan-ROK’s “3+1 Modality”?
Trilateral cooperation among China, Japan, and the ROK has been literally moving forward. At the Seventh Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit on May 9, the three countries...
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Indonesia’s New President Will Be Active on the World Stage
When Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is sworn in as Indonesia's...
Climate change
Bridging Divides: U.S.-China Climate Talks Signal Hope for Global Collaboration
In a pivotal moment for global climate action, Liu...
Europe
Turkey’s Strategic Bid to Join BRICS: Balancing Aspirations with Global Alliances
Turkey has initiated a significant yet measured process toward...
Middle East and Africa
Western Sahara’s Struggle for Self-Determination: The Mirage of an End in Sight
The status of Africa’s last colony faces renewed scrutiny...
