Marine Debris as a Non-Traditional Threat: Challenging ASEAN Commitments
Southeast Asia, home to ASEAN, has a vast water area, according to MOCI (2023), more than 66% of its territory is ocean. The region’s oceans…
Indonesia’s Position in US-China War of Power
A complicated moment in international relations has been created by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China in the ASEAN region. Kuik (2020)…
Unravelling Tensions in the South China Sea Through Diplomacy
The South China Sea (SCS) is located in the Western Pacific region, with most of its area surrounded by Southeast Asian countries. With an area…
Balancing AI Innovation with Privacy and Ethical Use: Indonesia and ASEAN Context
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, achieving a balance between innovation and ethical considerations, particularly with respect to privacy, is of paramount importance.…
U.S., ASEAN nations agree to economic and defensive policies
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced new agreements to improve trade relations with ASEAN states after concluding a week-long summit with the nation's…
Kickstarting the MoU Extension: Is the TAGP Still Relevant to ASEAN’s Energy Security Aspirations?
Authors: Sri Konsep Harum Wicaksono, Diah Retno YuniarniDespite Southeast Asia’s significant role as a major natural gas producer and leading global exporter, the region is…
Indonesia Plays a Pivotal Role in ASEAN in Responding to the US-China Rivalry
Southeast Asia holds a strategic geographical position in global politics, a fact underscored by its long history of international political contestation. From the era of…
ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting | ASEAN News
US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries’ influence in the region.The top diplomats from Southeast Asia are…
Inserting ASEAN’S Role in the Dynamic of Indo-Pacific
The increasing significance of the Indo-Pacific region has driven its transformation into an arena for major powers like China and the United States to expand…
Towards Regional Resurgence: Revitalizing SICA, Decolonization and ASEAN Insights
Latin America has experienced its ups and downs for centuries. Its development tends to take a long time, even after it is free from colonialism.…
Constructivism Perspective in International Development Cooperation: The Case of ASEAN
Constructivism, a significant theoretical perspective in international relations, posits that the international system is not only influenced by material factors such as power and wealth…
Days of Future Past: Empowering the Global South to Reach an Equal Global Governance
The direction of world politics within global relations is strongly affected by international organizations. However, the disparities in representation and decision-making power that “favors” the…
European Union – ASEAN relations and the First Air Transport Cooperation
The recent increase in regional cooperation in the economic field shows that globalization has succeeded in eroding the boundaries between countries around the world. This…
Rebuilding EU’s Global Influence Through a Humble and Engaged Foreign Policy
The European Union, a giant economic and political power, is facing a reputation crisis on the international scene. According to a 2021 Pew Research Center…
EU-ASEAN Defense Partnership: What Future Holds for Them?
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borell, visited Indonesia and the ASEAN Secretariat in June 2021 to discuss about how…
ASEAN Girds For Growth | Global Finance Magazine
Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding economy is attracting foreign investors and new commitments from global corporations. Can it challenge China in its own region? “ASEAN is…
Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown | Conflict News
Bangkok, Thailand – Singapore has responded to United Nations pressure by cracking down on sales of weapons through its territory to Myanmar, delivering a serious…
Indonesia Should Broadening Its MBKM Initiative on ASEAN Stage
A Brief Description of Socio-Economic and Education in Indonesia The labor force landscape in Indonesia reflects a complex reality that encompasses various social, economic and…
Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia | ASEAN News
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Thailand’s controversial humanitarian initiative with crisis-torn Myanmar is facing growing criticism even after its fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian…
Malaysian PM urges Anthony Albanese to restore UNRWA funding in Gaza as ‘most effective’ way to help civilians
In short: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants Australia to restore funding for the United Nations aid agency in Gaza.He said he raised the issue…