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…
Australia and South-East Asian nations endorse watered-down Melbourne Declaration to strengthen ties in the region
In short: Australia and South-East Asian nations have endorsed the so-called Melbourne Declaration at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Victoria.The statement calls for "peace, security and stability"…
Australia gives $41mn to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea | South China Sea News
Funds come after Philippine president told Australian parliament he would ‘not yield’ a ‘square inch’ in the South China Sea. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong…
Shadows Loom Large: Myanmar’s Three Years Under the Military and the Uncertain Road Ahead
Myanmar’s path, once heading towards emerging democracy, has tragically deviated into a spiral of intensifying conflict, widespread displacement, and an economy struggling to survive since…
ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-owned and led solution” to the crisis in Myanmar that began when the military seized power in…