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Beyond Applause: Malaysia’s Smart Diplomacy Amid China-US Rivalry International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 28
  • Muhammad Izzuddin Al Haq
Beyond Applause: Malaysia’s Smart Diplomacy Amid China-US Rivalry

This article examines Malaysia’s diplomatic balancing act amid Trump’s 25%...

IHSG Turbulence: Indonesia’s Economic Uncertainty Wake-Up Call Business and Economy East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 25
  • Chikara Syam
IHSG Turbulence: Indonesia’s Economic Uncertainty Wake-Up Call

This article examines Indonesia’s 2025 economic turmoil, marked by a...

The Global South and the Myth of Neutrality International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 23
  • Virdika Rizky Utama
The Global South and the Myth of Neutrality

This article critiques the outdated notion of neutrality for the...

Indonesia Misses the Chance to Revive the Spirit of the Asia-Africa Conference International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 21
  • Idil Syawfi
Indonesia Misses the Chance to Revive the Spirit of the Asia-Africa Conference

This article examines Indonesia’s failure to mark the 70th anniversary...

Can Indonesia’s Climate Diplomacy and Clean Energy Benefit Much From BRICS Membership? International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 18
  • Benita Sashia Jayanti
Can Indonesia’s Climate Diplomacy and Clean Energy Benefit Much From BRICS Membership?

This analysis explores whether Indonesia’s newly formalized BRICS membership can...

Hospitality as Soft Power: Unlocking Pakistan’s Cultural Capital for Economic and Diplomatic Gains Business and Economy South and Central Asia
  • Apr 2025, 16
  • Muhammad Yaseen
Hospitality as Soft Power: Unlocking Pakistan’s Cultural Capital for Economic and Diplomatic Gains

This piece explores how Pakistan can harness its rich cultural...

Borders in Turmoil: Refugees, Retaliation, and the Durand Line Divide in 2024 International Relations South and Central Asia
  • Apr 2025, 14
  • Awais Ahmed
Borders in Turmoil: Refugees, Retaliation, and the Durand Line Divide in 2024

This article examines the 2024 Durand Line crisis, where colonial...

Reading Through Global South Lenses: Order Behind the Disorder in Trump’s Tariffs Business and Economy East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 11
  • Christopher Choong Weng Wai
Reading Through Global South Lenses: Order Behind the Disorder in Trump’s Tariffs

This incisive piece unpacks the deeper logic behind Trump’s so-called...

Rethinking Corruption in the Global South: Economic and Ethical Implications Thinkers East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 09
  • Rizky Adhyaksa
Rethinking Corruption in the Global South: Economic and Ethical Implications

This article challenges the conventional view that all corruption is...

Judgment Day in Global Trade: Trump’s Economic Wrath Hits an Unprepared World International Relations Africa
  • Apr 2025, 07
  • Abdullahi Ahmed
Judgment Day in Global Trade: Trump’s Economic Wrath Hits an Unprepared World

This article examines the multifaceted implications of President Donald Trump’s...

Mahrang Baloch: A Defiant Voice for Justice in Balochistan Politics and Society South and Central Asia
  • Mar 2025, 31
  • Awais Ahmed
Mahrang Baloch: A Defiant Voice for Justice in Balochistan

This article explores the fearless activism of Mahrang Baloch, a...

Rivers State Crisis in Nigeria: National Assembly Approves Emergency Rule Amid Controversy Politics and Society Africa
  • Mar 2025, 28
  • Abubakar Shehu Tarasa
Rivers State Crisis in Nigeria: National Assembly Approves Emergency Rule Amid Controversy

This article examines the controversial approval of a presidential state...

The State of Democracy in Sudan: Challenges and Prospects for the Future Politics and Society Africa
  • Mar 2025, 26
  • Husny Gibreel Musa Saleh
The State of Democracy in Sudan: Challenges and Prospects for the Future

This article examines Sudan’s turbulent path toward democracy, where military...

Rethinking Procedural Justice in the Revised Minerba Law Environment and Sustainability East Asia and the Pacific
  • Mar 2025, 24
  • Muhammad Arief Virgy
Rethinking Procedural Justice in the Revised Minerba Law

This article examines the implications of Indonesia’s revised Minerba Law,...

Climate Finance at a Crossroads: Rebuilding Momentum After Trump’s Exit Environment and Sustainability Africa
  • Mar 2025, 21
  • Abdullahi Ahmed
Climate Finance at a Crossroads: Rebuilding Momentum After Trump’s Exit

This article examines the global response to President Donald Trump’s...

The Role of Sustainable Finance in Combatting Climate Change and Protecting Biodiversity in Indonesia Environment and Sustainability East Asia and the Pacific
  • Mar 2025, 19
  • Ahmed Mehmood Qureshi
The Role of Sustainable Finance in Combatting Climate Change and Protecting Biodiversity in Indonesia

This article examines Indonesia's growing environmental crisis marked by deforestation,...

Sustainable Prosperity Investing: Balancing the Common Investments’ Financial Growth with the Impact Sustainable Returns Business and Economy South and Central Asia
  • Mar 2025, 17
  • Abdul Basit
Sustainable Prosperity Investing: Balancing the Common Investments’ Financial Growth with the Impact Sustainable Returns

This article introduces Sustainable Prosperity Investing (SPI) as a hybrid...

Iran’s Response to a Second Trump Presidency: Resistance or Diplomacy? International Relations Middle East
  • Mar 2025, 14
  • Syeda Dur-e-Nayab
Iran’s Response to a Second Trump Presidency: Resistance or Diplomacy?

This article examines Iran’s strategic options in response to a...

Balancing Growth and Sustainability: The Indonesia-Pakistan Palm Oil Dilemma Environment and Sustainability South and Central Asia
  • Mar 2025, 12
  • Wasif Mehdi
Balancing Growth and Sustainability: The Indonesia-Pakistan Palm Oil Dilemma

This article examines the deep economic interdependence between Pakistan and...

The Dilemma of Islamic Financial Institutions’ Authority Under Conditions of Globalisation Business and Economy Africa
  • Mar 2025, 10
  • Abdullahi Muhammad Abdullahi
The Dilemma of Islamic Financial Institutions’ Authority Under Conditions of Globalisation

This article examines how globalization challenges the authority of Islamic...

Online Scam Issue Straining Thailand-Myanmar Relations International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Mar 2025, 07
  • Htet Hlaing Win
Online Scam Issue Straining Thailand-Myanmar Relations

Thailand’s decision to cut electricity and fuel supplies to Myanmar...

Danantara: Will It Propel Indonesia to Its Golden Era in 2045, or a Blank Check for Those in Power? Business and Economy East Asia and the Pacific
  • Mar 2025, 05
  • Chikara Syam
Danantara: Will It Propel Indonesia to Its Golden Era in 2045, or a Blank Check for Those in Power?

This article examines Danantara, Indonesia’s recently launched sovereign wealth fund...

Trump’s Transactional Turn Looms Over Taiwan’s Quest for Independence International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Mar 2025, 03
  • Aamina Urooj
Trump’s Transactional Turn Looms Over Taiwan’s Quest for Independence

This article examines the implications of Trump’s transactional approach to...

Leveraging Digital Payment Innovations to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Emerging Economies Business and Economy Middle East
  • Feb 2025, 28
  • Asaad Belal Yahya Mohammed Othman
Leveraging Digital Payment Innovations to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Emerging Economies

This article explores how digital payment systems are reshaping financial...

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