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....
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...
The Strategic Test of Mahathir’s China Policy
Since his historic re-election after more than a decade of retirement, the 93-year-old veteran Mahathir Mohammed started his new term with a new anti-corruption...
What Mahathir’s New Economic Policy Means for Malaysia-China Relations
In burying the hatchet, with his one time foe, Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohammad exhibited immense pragmatism. An arrangement has been worked out,...
Statelessness: Thailand’s Silent Crisis
Earlier in July, the news media extensively covered the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach from the flooded Tham Luang in...
Japanese Diplomacy in Cambodia Looks Well Beyond the 2018 Election
The international community has all but abandoned support for Cambodia’s national elections, scheduled for July 29. A string of events have outraged Western governments...
Rationalizing ASEAN’s Charm Defensive Approach on North Korea Issue
The world witnessed a historic moment of peace and reconciliation between two Koreas on April 27, 2018. The Korean Peninsula turned upside down after...
Small Signs of Resistance to Chinese Dominance in Southeast Asia
When the American strategic ‘pivot’ to Asia collapsed, China took the mantle of hegemonic leadership in Southeast Asia. The question of how to respond...
The Death of Press Freedom in Cambodia Is Shocking, Yet Unsurprising
Media freedom in Cambodia is at an all-time low. Reporters Without Borders reported in April that press freedom in Cambodia had plummeted more than...
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The Russian Bear Claws and Paws for Strategic Momentum
As the conflict in Ukraine extends into its successive...
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CGTN’s Global South Voices exposes the vulnerability of “China’s overcapacity” hype
"There's a lot of hype in certain countries, especially...
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On Thin Ice: Navigating the Pitfalls of Himalayan Geopolitics
When discussing Asian power politics, there is an understandable...
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Unveiling the Real Playbook Behind U.S. Aid in the Ukrainian Theatre
The recent approval of a substantial aid package by...
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Is There Overcapacity or Insufficient Supply in China’s New Energy?
As a developing country deeply intertwined in the global...
