PM Ishiba’s Asian tour: Make efforts for regional development through multilayered cooperation
It is vital for Japan and ASEAN nations to continue to work together on an equal footing and further develop trust between them.
Dealing with the Taliban
Neither side wants a breakdown in relations, so diplomatic re-engagement is a compulsion.
Assertive foreign policy: The Jakarta Post
It is now clear, especially after the formal accession of Indonesia into the BRICS grouping, that President Prabowo Subianto wants to raise the profile of Indonesia on the global…
Populism and democracy: Lessons from the US and Indonesia
The narrative of victimhood and rebellion against elites mirrors trends in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, where populist rhetoric has significantly shaped political…
The Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges
The region faces challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization, plus a 50th birthday party.
Southeast Asia’s human rights and democracy: A reflection
Democracy in the region endures but remains perilously fragile.
Halting aid to Gaza: Are residents going to be left to die?- The Japan News
More than 45,000 people, including many women and children, have already died in Gaza. Calls for a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist militant group Hamas have never been…
One last look at Asia’s 2024 winners and losers
Diverse, mixed democratic trajectories for a diversity of democracies in Asia characterised 2024.
A message from one neighbour to another
The writer says that if propaganda in India against Bangladesh continues, UN special rapporteurs should be invited to visit both countries to assess the plight of their minorities.
Is it finally time for a female ASEAN chief?
In ASEAN’s half-century history, every secretary-general has been male. It is time for the bloc to walk the talk and prioritise gender equality at leadership levels.