Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil price to US$104, threatening Malaysia’s trade-dependent economy and its diplomatic neutrality.
The LPRP retains total control in 2026 elections, using “performative” polls to manage youth discontent and high national debt levels.
In the fifth year of the Russia-Ukraine war, ASEAN countries can learn a thing or two about survival from their Eastern European middle power counterpart.
Indonesia’s government co-opts religious groups and universities in the mining industry, trading their moral authority for lucrative benefits.
Indonesia must lead UN tax negotiations to capture lost revenue from digital giants and address growing structural wealth inequality.
A February 2026 drone attack on a civilian airliner signals a volatile shift as Myanmar’s resistance challenges both the junta and China.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil price to US$104, threatening Malaysia’s trade-dependent economy and its diplomatic neutrality.
The LPRP retains total control in 2026 elections, using “performative” polls to manage youth discontent and high national debt levels.
In the fifth year of the Russia-Ukraine war, ASEAN countries can learn a thing or two about survival from their Eastern European middle power counterpart.
Indonesia’s government co-opts religious groups and universities in the mining industry, trading their moral authority for lucrative benefits.
Indonesia must lead UN tax negotiations to capture lost revenue from digital giants and address growing structural wealth inequality.
A February 2026 drone attack on a civilian airliner signals a volatile shift as Myanmar’s resistance challenges both the junta and China.
TNI expands into civilian schools, meals distribution and counterterrorism, shifting the delicate civil-military balance and threatening democratic oversight.
Israel’s strikes on Tehran force Malaysia to choose between essential US trade and its deep-rooted ties to the Islamic world.
Indonesia hits record forex reserves, yet the rupiah weakens. Enforcing export proceeds is vital for 2026 currency stability.
Pandji Pragiwaksono faces legal and digital attacks as Indonesia’s space for political satire shrinks.
