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Mangroves on the Edge in Indonesia: Can We Save Our Green Fortresses Before It’s Too Late? Environment and Sustainability East Asia and the Pacific
  • May 2025, 02
  • Joko Susilo
Mangroves on the Edge in Indonesia: Can We Save Our Green Fortresses Before It’s Too Late?

This article examines the alarming loss of Indonesia’s mangrove ecosystems,...

The Strategic Importance of a People-Based Economy in the Era of Global Trade Disruption: The Case of Indonesia Business and Economy East Asia and the Pacific
  • Apr 2025, 30
  • Darynaufal Mulyaman
The Strategic Importance of a People-Based Economy in the Era of Global Trade Disruption: The Case of Indonesia

This article explores Indonesia’s resilient people-based economy, driven by 65...

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This article critiques the outdated notion of neutrality for the...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

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

What are the Implications of Trump’s Return to the White House for Southeast Asia? International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Feb 2025, 14
  • Magello Rainer Fenis
What are the Implications of Trump’s Return to the White House for Southeast Asia?

This article examines the potential impact of Trump’s second term...

Pope Francis’ Visit: Diplomacy, Interfaith Relations and Freedom of Religion in Indonesia Politics and Society East Asia and the Pacific
  • Feb 2025, 07
  • A’an Suryana
Pope Francis’ Visit: Diplomacy, Interfaith Relations and Freedom of Religion in Indonesia

Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia marked a significant moment for...

The Decline of Religious Politization in the 2024 Regional Election in West Sumatera Politics and Society East Asia and the Pacific
  • Feb 2025, 03
  • Abdul Kamil
The Decline of Religious Politization in the 2024 Regional Election in West Sumatera

The 2024 regional elections in West Sumatra marked a significant...

The Global South Does not Need the West. Yet, Does the West Realize It? International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 29
  • Virdika Rizky Utama
The Global South Does not Need the West. Yet, Does the West Realize It?

The article examines the shifting power dynamics between the Global...

Intersectionality and Human Rights: A Framework for Justice in the Global Arena Politics and Society East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 27
  • Ani W. Soetjipto
Intersectionality and Human Rights: A Framework for Justice in the Global Arena

By examining overlapping identities and marginalization, especially in the Global...

Does Green Islam Movement by Religious Leaders Work? Thinkers East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 21
  • Syamsul Haq
Does Green Islam Movement by Religious Leaders Work?

Many people assume that religious authorities can more easily mobilize...

Development, free and active foreign policy will be FM Sugiono’s priorities International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 14
  • Philips J. Vermonte
Development, free and active foreign policy will be FM Sugiono’s priorities

Indonesia’s foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto emphasizes development as...

Securing Indonesia’s Maritime Future: A Blueprint for the Global South International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 13
  • Moch Faisal Karim
Securing Indonesia’s Maritime Future: A Blueprint for the Global South

Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic nation, is charting an ambitious...

The Limits of ASEAN Banking Integration: A Case Study of Indonesia International Relations East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 10
  • Tirta N. Mursitama
The Limits of ASEAN Banking Integration: A Case Study of Indonesia

The dream of a unified ASEAN banking system under the...

Religion as a Bridge: Indonesia’s Role in Global Interfaith Dialogue Politics and Society East Asia and the Pacific
  • Jan 2025, 08
  • Djayadi Hanan
Religion as a Bridge: Indonesia’s Role in Global Interfaith Dialogue

In a world often marred by division, Indonesia’s 2022 G20...

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