Prabowo’s entry into Trump’s Board of Peace trades Indonesia’s principled diplomacy for symbolic access, while excluding Palestinian voices in Gaza.
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ASEAN must evolve from a mere “coworking space” into a disciplined rule-shaper to secure long-term geopolitical influence.
This report is based on a focused group discussion to assess Russia’s post-2022 pivot to Asia through the lenses of defense cooperation, energy diplomacy, institutional participation, and soft power outreach.
Baseball’s biggest star turned a regional sport into a global spectacle. Can ASEAN unlock similar cultural power beyond traditional diplomacy?
International debate over UN Resolution 2758 challenges Indonesia’s steadfast One China policy, driven by pragmatic economic ties.
ASEAN should prioritise soft power – like environmental protection and humanitarian aid – to build trust and stability in the South China Sea.
Foreign policy under President Prabowo prioritises transactional flexibility over long-standing principles or strategic design.
Opportunities must be matched by internal readiness and reform.
Grand ambitions, but aimless and neglecting ASEAN.
Malaysia is strategically placed to play the mediating role.