ASEAN
Analyzing political, economic, and security developments within ASEAN to support regional integration, institutional strengthening, and effective policy coordination among member states.
Indonesia–China partnership more fragile than it appears
Indonesia's trade agreement with the United States, signed in February 2026, contains provisions that might significantly constrain Jakarta's economic and…
Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?
Southeast Asia is becoming more explicitly tied into great-power competition, with the new US-Indonesia defense partnership adding the latest layer.
Japan-ASEAN’s vision for “Co-Creating” AI
Amid growing Sino-US rivalry and technological bifurcation, Japan and ASEAN should work together on “co-creating” AI models which are more…
Latest ASEAN
After Hormuz, All Eyes on the Strait of Malacca
At a time when global trade is bleeding post the Hormuz blockades, the USA’s recent defense pact with Indonesia is…
ASEAN’s real strength lies in strategic ambiguity
Southeast Asia has a potent place in world politics. It is positioned at the most critical maritime routes, like the…
Different Minds: Bridging the Gaps of International Students Studying
This growth indicates that there are 32% more international students studying at US colleges and universities than there were 10…