ASEAN-US: On the same page, but not in the same boat on Indo-Pacific
The writer says the best way to move forward is for the US to continue to build trust with ASEAN and realize its commitments to upholding peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
A strong US-ASEAN partnership starts with Myanmar
While the US can play an important role, ASEAN should lead the way in resolving the Myanmar crisis and restoring the democratically-elected government of Myanmar.
Macron’s EU proposal: A potential mechanism for Southeast Asia?
The writer says the region could have a new regional architecture in which certain nations could invest without abandoning ASEAN and its ossified rules.
South China Sea a common home and shared future
The writer says China and Asean member states have worked quite well on promoting maritime cooperation for many years.
Innovation, collaboration key to achieving zero malaria by 2030
While it is true that malaria is on the decline globally, more than 2 billion people in the Asia-Pacific remain at risk and malaria cases are rising in some areas of the region.
War in Ukraine risks disrupting Asia’s decarbonization efforts
The Russia-Ukraine war is a wake-up call, not only for Europe, but also for all countries needing secure energy sources.
Helpless Myanmar opposition
The paper says Asean has done much to put pressure on the Myanmar junta, and the NUG needs to move beyond condemnation, regret and criticism.
Strategic perspectives on Indonesia-Japan ties under Kishida
The writer says the two nations have sufficient resources to build a stronger global economy together, as major economies in the Indo-Pacific.
How digital rupiah can improve Indonesian-G20 economic engagement
A key problem that Indonesia is currently facing in its G20 presidency is a low level of economic engagement with other G20 countries.
Militancy is on the rise, and Pakistan must act fast to neutralise threats on its western flank
The paper says the second coming of the Afghan Taliban last year has had a negative fallout on Pakistan’s security landscape.