Politics & Diplomacy: Exclusive Interview with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim | ASEAN
101 East exclusive: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim talks ASEAN, transnational crime, 1MDB, Najib and finding Jho Low.Anwar Ibrahim came to power in Malaysia soon after…
US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines | Military News
Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes in the South China Sea.The United States…
China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands | South China Sea News
The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.China’s military said it drove away three Philippines…
East Timor has a historic opportunity to break ASEAN deadlock on Myanmar | Opinions
East Timor finally looks set to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year. The country’s accession to the bloc has been a…
ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election | ASEAN News
Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021 when its military overthrew the elected civilian government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.Southeast Asian nations…
Mayors from China, ASEAN discuss urban openness, cooperation
Article contentNANNING, China, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mayors, representatives and experts from China and ASEAN countries have gathered in Nanning, capital of south…
Q&A: Leader of Myanmar’s shadow government talks civil war strategy in 2025 | Politics News
This year is likely to be one of the most pivotal in Myanmar’s modern history. The country is embroiled in a civil war, ignited by…
Gunboat Diplomacy: China’s Strategy to Dominate the South China Sea
This article discusses the issue of China’s gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea, a strategy that poses significant threats to regional stability, international law,…
Reforming Institutions for Better Fiscal, Not Higher Rates
As the sun sets on 2024, the Indonesian government charts a new fiscal course by raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12 percent…
ASEAN-Australia Strategic Partnership: Who Benefits More?
Australia has maintained good relationships with ASEAN countries. Owing to the fact that Australia is situated to the south of Asia, it appreciates the significance…
ASEAN’s Climate Narrative at COP29
As I write this, the 29th edition of Conference of the Parties, or COP29 is in progress at Baku, Azerbaijan. The focus this time will…
Marine Debris as a Non-Traditional Threat: Challenging ASEAN Commitments
Southeast Asia, home to ASEAN, has a vast water area, according to MOCI (2023), more than 66% of its territory is ocean. The region’s oceans…
Indonesia’s Position in US-China War of Power
A complicated moment in international relations has been created by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China in the ASEAN region. Kuik (2020)…
Unravelling Tensions in the South China Sea Through Diplomacy
The South China Sea (SCS) is located in the Western Pacific region, with most of its area surrounded by Southeast Asian countries. With an area…
Balancing AI Innovation with Privacy and Ethical Use: Indonesia and ASEAN Context
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, achieving a balance between innovation and ethical considerations, particularly with respect to privacy, is of paramount importance.…
U.S., ASEAN nations agree to economic and defensive policies
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced new agreements to improve trade relations with ASEAN states after concluding a week-long summit with the nation's…
Kickstarting the MoU Extension: Is the TAGP Still Relevant to ASEAN’s Energy Security Aspirations?
Authors: Sri Konsep Harum Wicaksono, Diah Retno YuniarniDespite Southeast Asia’s significant role as a major natural gas producer and leading global exporter, the region is…