‘Unity in diversity’ led Indonesia to G-20 success
Its manifestation during the Indonesian-led negotiation process was one of the main reasons behind the success of the Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali last week.
Geopolitics
Ukraine crisis eclipses Myanmar in world’s capacity for attention
With both the military junta and the NUG showing less willingness to sit down for dialogue, it is clear that one effective way to improve the situation would be for countries…
US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties
A flurry of high-level US-China talks has helped ease pessimism about a relationship that plunged to its lowest point in a generation over issues such as Taiwan.
Chinese vessel, Philippine Navy boat face off in Palawan waters
The Philippine Navy was towing suspected rocket debris to Philippine-held Pag-asa Island, when a China Coast Guard ship appeared and blocked the boat, then “forcefully…
As world condemns North Korea missile launch, Pyongyang criticizes UN chief as ‘puppet’ of US
North Korea launched its massive new Hwasong-17 ICBM on Friday, which it called a “new strategic weapon system” that can prove the powerful combat performance of the regime.
US defence chief Austin to visit Prabowo, looks to strengthen ties with Indonesia
The Indo-Pacific region has become increasingly contested in recent years, as the US looks to match China’s grip and military presence through regional and global partnerships…
Kishida’s South-east Asia trip hard-pressed to buoy administration amid resignations
Kishida has held in-person summits with several world leaders, notably with Chinese President Xi and South Korean President Yoon, but they failed to fill in the gaps between them…
US has unwavering commitment to Philippines: US VP Kamala Harris
Another basis of bilateral relations, the American vice-president added, was mutual commitments to international rules and norms.
Japan revised security doc to say China poses ‘challenge’ to Asia security
The move is in line with the views of the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which also see Beijing’s conduct as challenging.
G-7 seeks significant UN measures over North Korea
“We call on all states to fully and effectively implement” all Security Council measures and sanctions against North Korea, the G-7 ministers said.