Indonesia is too important for Asean alone
Hosting the Group of 20 summit, scheduled for October in Bali, will be the most celebrated global moment for Indonesia since its declaration of independence in 1945.
Who’s afraid of RCEP?
The writer says staying out of the RCEP, and restricting farm trade in general will bring about detriment to the Philippines.
In a US-China war, will the first blow be struck in space?
There's more underlying recent Chinese criticism of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite project, says the writer.
Understanding China around Natuna and how Indonesia should respond
China's nine-dash line boundary overlaps with Indonesia’s 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zones measured from Natuna.
Kim Jong-un’s first decade of power
The leader is flaunting his power while at the same time refraining from presenting himself as a deity to his people.
Balancing ties with Washington and Beijing will not be easy for Pakistan
The paper says for Pakistan, balancing its ties with Washington and Beijing will not be easy.
Why are Rohingya women and girls so unsafe in refugee camps?
Even within the camps, young girls and women are forced into prostitution.
China, Asean should sign South China Sea code of conduct soon
The omission of the South China Sea in public statements is glaring, as it is the one issue that China and the 10-member Asean need to address
RCEP will usher in an ‘Asia era’
Covering nearly a third of the world's population and accounting for about 30 percent of GDP, the new free trade bloc is likely to become the most influential free trade zone in…
Prabowo and Hishammuddin’s inclusion in the Manama dialogue and what it means
The presence of two leaders from the ASEAN community in a regional forum, known for its focus on the geopolitics of the Gulf region, is emblematic of the importance that Southeast…