AUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation
As Australia faces no major defence perils from the Pacific nations, the new grouping’s move is aimed at Chinese presence in the Asia Pacific.
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Carbon border adjustment, a new tool to reach carbon neutrality
If the European Commission's proposal for a carbon border adjustment mechanism is implemented, imports of carbon-intensive products will be subject to a carbon levy.
The US and Southeast Asia: Deepening partnerships and tackling shared challenges
Today, the US-Asean Strategic Partnership underscores our vitally important cooperation on everything from public health and human capital development to economic recovery and…
The ‘seven-year itch’ in Jokowi’s presidency
The popular belief may not apply in the case of the President's relationship with his people.
The Nepal factor in the Indo-Pacific strategy
The country should not rush to side with either of its neighbours carrying hegemonic ambitions in the region.
Militancy changes its colours in Kashmir
Militants seem to be adopting a new ‘hybrid warfare’ strategy as part of which they are employing overground workers to kill ‘soft targets.’
Climate anxiety and the rights of future generations
At least 60 percent of people have said that they were "very worried" or "extremely worried" about climate change.
What explains Marcos Jr.’s popularity?
In the most recent Pulse Asia Survey, Marcos Jr. garnered 15 percent of the votes, second to Sara Duterte’s 20 percent.
Is Jokowi sidelining democracy
An article in the well-known Journal of Democracy says President Jokowi has prioritised economic development at the cost of democracy
5 Insights to Guide Asean’s Digital Generation in a Post-Pandemic World
Reaching the post-pandemic world will be no easy feat and nearly two-thirds of those polled think that life will be significantly different compared to pre-pandemic times.