Joining ASEAN or not should not matter to Timor-Leste
The writer says Timor-Leste can turn itself into a trailblazer in participatory eco-sustainability regardless of its membership into ASEAN.
Jokowi’s G-20 summit rescue mission to the White House
Jokowi is expected to concentrate on persuading his US counterpart to tone down his threat to boycott the Bali summit.
The frontiers of conflict in Pakistan and Afghanistan
The simmering tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban regime seems to be fast spilling over into an open conflict.
Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Anatomy
South Asia has been one of the fastest growing regions driven mostly by India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
ASEAN-US summit: Yes to economic cooperation, no to security alliance
It is up to President Jokowi to convince President Biden to align the Indo-Pacific economic framework with the ASEAN Outlook.
Biden should try vaccine diplomacy with China
During this challenging period for China, Biden should provide Xi with mRNA vaccines until other mRNA doses become available in the country.
Human rights left behind in Asia?
Asia News Network writers look at human rights issues in the region. Here are excerpts.
Provide rapid response to humanitarian crises in Ukraine
The paper says the Japanese government needs to ascertain the situation in Ukraine and surrounding countries, and take prompt action.
Indonesia’s G-20 presidency: Palm oil and global energy needs
The writer says the urgent need to work toward a sustainable planet has been shelved by rich countries who could have led the way in transforming global food and energy supplies.
Does Indonesia have excessive maritime claim beyond UNCLOS?
The writer says it would be better for Indonesia and US to settle this issue regarding their interpretation of UNCLOS at the negotiation table to avoid a further escalation.