China’s ongoing encroachment has gone largely unchecked by ASEAN, to the detriment of its member states and the regional group’s reputation.

Indonesia must manage its gains from the nickel beneficiation policy to build its factor endowments and sustain its comparative advantage in the industry.

This is reminiscent of the so-called ‘Taper Tantrum’ of 2013, when the Fed announced its decision to ‘taper’ its quantitative easing by no longer purchasing bonds and Treasury bond yields surged as a...

Indonesia’s fiscal stimulus must focus on healthcare and social safety nets so that the country can control the spread of COVID-19 and limit the severity of its impacts on society

Fiji's new government rejects China as a security partner, but still faces a regional balancing act.

Security cooperation between Japan, South Korea and the United States will remain stuck in the past if Washington fails to repair trust between Tokyo and Seoul.

Since December 2021, Japan has intensified its tough COVID-19 border policy, which has essentially closed the country to non-Japanese citizens, writes Yves Tiberghien and Saya Soma

Vietnam continues to walk a fine line between maintaining ties with the United States and China.

Dynastic politics remains a stubborn feature of Indonesian politics in the leadup to the 2024 election, writes Yoes C Kenawas.

Indonesia's defence procurements from China risk undermining its military modernisation and destabilising its relations with Western partners.

Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN is an opportunity to continue the progress made on global cooperation at the G20.

There will have to be a middle ground where both sides of the Hong Kong crisis save face and a process is put in place that can rebuild society

Though Indonesia is not overly concerned about the new US–PNG Defense Cooperation Agreement, it wants to avoid stoking the US-China fire in the Indo-Pacific.

The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.

Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has completely transformed from a mere party official to one of Indonesia’s most powerful kingmakers.

India's need to balance its position with China is halting progress on deepening ties with Australia.

As US—China competition intensifies, fear of antagonising China and a lack of trust will encourage Vietnam to exercise caution in maritime/security cooperation with the United States and forge closer...

Since most of the region is enduringly authoritarian to begin with, Southeast Asia is and always has been well on its way to being a democratic abyss. It is useful to distinguish the cases of...

As geopolitical relations between Australia and China intensify, ensuring the Chinese-Australian diaspora community is at the forefront of decision-making is crucial.

The diplomatic resolution of Bhutan's border dispute can pave the way for it to be a bridge of harmony between China and India.

In 2021, the Delta strain broke Thailand’s model of containment. This model — based on a sophisticated series of community level organisations managing close-contact cases, monitoring individuals in...

The continued demonisation of Bengali Muslims in India may attract retaliation, with significant implications for India–Bangladesh relations.

Australian fears of a potential Chinese naval presence in Vanuatu are reminiscent of Cold War-era suspicions, writes Jon Fraenkel.

Laos is Vietnam’s most trusted friend. The two communist states fought together against the United States during the Vietnam War. It would have been difficult for the Pathet Lao to come to power in...

It is a truism that foreign policy begins at home. But how does this work in India’s case?

Chinese attempts to dominate the South China Sea are convincing regional states to push back and even enlist outside help, writes Gregory Poling.

In Indonesia, a prominent Islamist group is using the climate crisis to promote the establishment of a caliphate.

Current CPTPP member states should establish a working group and kickstart China’s accession negotiations as soon as possible.

Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine fleet could sail the high seas of the Indian and Pacific oceans and the straits of Southeast Asia unimpeded.

The upcoming 2020 regional elections are exposing cracks in the integrity of Indonesia's democracy

Regardless of the IPEF outcome, partaking in its negotiations will solidify Indonesia’s status as a reliable and inclusive trade partner, writes Arrizal Jaknanihan (Bappenas).