Trump 2.0 Presidency: What Is in Store for Southeast Asia?
INTRODUCERE: Southeast Asia is unlikely to be a priority in Trump’s foreign policy agenda, but the region will need to strategise its response to the President-elect’s trade and security stances
Why Southeast Asia Should be Concerned about North Korean Troops in Russia
INTRODUCERE: The arrival of thousands of North Korean troops in Russia represents a serious escalation of the Russia-Ukraine War. Southeast Asian countries should be concerned. They can take action to enforce the sanctions regime against North Korea.
Kukur Tihar (Dog’s Day): Can it be Nepal’s Soft Power?
INTRODUCERE: Joseph Nye Jr defines “soft power,” as a country’s ability to influence others without resorting to coercion. This process involves countries projecting their values, ideals
Modi-Xi overshadows summit
INTRODUCERE: Alternatively, for India, BRICS remains a non-West platform as reiterated by PM Modi at the Russia summit that the organisation must not foster
The BRICS imperative for India
INTRODUCERE: As India jostles for a greater say on the global stage, platforms like Brics allow New Delhi to amplify its profile and work
Amid Intensifying Sino-US Rivalry, Southeast Asia Can Help Bolster Regional Security
INTRODUCERE: Southeast Asia can expect regional tensions to rise amid growing Sino-US competition. To preserve regional stability, Southeast Asian countries should work more closely with middle powers.
The International Bioweapons Regime Must be Strengthened, Not Exploited in Geopolitical Competition
INTRODUCERE: Emerging biotechnologies make this a critical time for updating and strengthening the international bioweapons regime.
Outlook for the Prabowo Administration’s Foreign Policy
INTRODUCERE: Incoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto can be expected to be more active than his predecessor in managing Indonesia’s foreign and defence policy. The question is whether the region will see a more assertive Indonesia under Prabowo.
The China Factor in India-Japan Relations
INTRODUCERE: The spectre of conflict and strategic competition has begun to haunt the Indo-Pacific in earnest. In the South China Sea, Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam
Biggest Takeaway From Quad Summit Is That It's Here To Stay
INTRODUCERE: US President Joe Biden hosted the Prime Ministers of India, Australia, and Japan for the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit at his hometown, Wilmington, last week