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Is Anwar Shining Abroad but Struggling at Home?
Dr. Tan Sing Pei
2025
Anwar shines on the international stage as a diplomat and regional leader, but his administration faces domestic struggles.
Prabowo’s Geopolitical Tightrope
- Aniello Iannone
- 2024
Staying neutral amidst geopolitical tensions becomes increasingly hard.
In Supporting Palestine, Malaysia Must Play to Its Strengths
- Maryam Ismail
- 2024
Despite limited impacts from the war, Malaysia remains a staunch supporter of the Palestinian plight.
Indonesia’s Stronger Middle East Commitment Under Prabowo
We may see a more proactive Indonesia in pushing for peace in the Middle East.
The Gaza Conflict Has Stirred Thailand’s Far South, Mildly
- Don Pathan
- 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza has sparked concern of a rise in insurgent activities in Thailand’s southern provinces.
Indonesia’s BRICS Bet
- Anum Intan Maulidi
- 2024
Jakarta should carefully manage its economic relationships within BRICS to maintain policy independence and avoid overreliance on a single partner.
Southeast Asia Stands to Gain from China’s Economic Stability
- Virdika Rizky Utama
- 2024
ASEAN should seek to deepen its economic engagement with China even as the latter’s economic turmoil subsides.
Malaysia and the Middle East’s Expanding War
The war has revealed the difficulty Malaysia has always faced between support for Palestine and its desire to be close to the West.
Is Support for Gaza Waning in Indonesia?
- Hasbi Aswar
- 2024
Only a few pro-Gaza protests were seen around the time of the war’s commemoration in Indonesia.
Israel’s Expanding War and Its Implications to the Philippines
An unstable Middle East is not good for the Philippines’ economic interests.
Singapore-South Korea Supply Chain Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges
- Simon Hutagalung
- 2024
Supply chain, technology and trade are key in Singapore-South Korea relations.
Jokowi’s Profound Absence from the ASEAN Summit
- Virdika Rizky Utama
- 2024
It raises question whether ASEAN was genuinely a priority for Jakarta during his tenure.
ASEAN Peoples’ Perceptions Survey 2024 Workshop: How Does the Grassroot Really See ASEAN Dialogue Partners?
- admin
- 2024
A workshop discussing the findings of FPCI-ERIA ASEAN People’s Perceptions Survey.
Marcos Jr.’s Triple Trouble
- Brice Lee Tseen Fu
- 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is stuck in a high-stake gambit between upholding commitments to the United States, responding to China’s antagonism and managing ASEAN discontent.
Gaza and An Alternate World Order
- Dr. Nia Deliana
- 2024
Introduction The crisis in Gaza shows that the multilateral world order has arrived at a new low of dysfunctionality.
China-Indonesia Relations in 2023: A Year-in-Review
A review of the China-Indonesia relations in 2023.
It is Time for the Global South
- Calvin Khoe
- 2023
The momentum of the Global South must not be missed and should be utilized to foster a South-South cooperation.
Taiwan as Indonesia’s Economic Partner?
- 2023
With predicted slowdown in China’s economy and some sensitivities in the bilateral relations, it is only logical for Indonesia to consider.
Behind the Veil: Taliban’s Secret Visit to Indonesia
A shroud of disquietude falls over Indonesia following a veiled visit by Taliban representatives recently.
Indonesia’s Soft Power Diplomacy in South Korea
Indonesia has attempted to expand its soft power diplomacy in South Korea through participation in local festivals, facilitation of people and capital.
Horror in the Sea
Indonesian ship crews aboard Chinese vessels may have encountered unimaginable horror in the sea that seems to elude almost everyone’s attention.
The Regionalization of Indonesia’s National Resilience in ASEAN – Book Promotion
- Galby R. Samhudi
- 2023
stratsea.com is please to announce the publication of Regionalisasi Ketahanan Nasional Indonesia di ASEAN.
Prabowo and China
For years, Prabowo has tried to cultivate a good relationship with China. With the election coming next year, is he simply covering his grounds.
South Korea’s Era of Strategic Clarity
- Bunly Ek
- 2023
President Yoon Seok-yeol has shifted South Korea’s position from strategic ambiguity to strategic clarity which focuses on solidifying Seoul’s relations.
Iran’s Growing Ties with Indonesia
Some say Sunnis and Shiites cannot sit next to each other. Indonesia and Iran prove them wrong.
Should ASEAN Engage the Quad?
- Calvin Khoe
- 2023
After consistently sending strong signals over the years, the Quad’s wish to engage ASEAN should be considered this year under Indonesia’s.
Should Cambodia Embrace China’s BRI?
- Kanha Ongchamroeun
- 2023
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Cambodia has become a crucial economic and socio-cultural development factor for the nation.
Can the UAE Repair Garuda’s Broken Wings?
The UAE’s airline giants Etihad and Emirates have shown interest to keep Garuda Indonesia in the air. Time will tell if their interest and money.
The Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train: Torn between Dreams and Debt
- M. Habib Pashya
- 2023
The Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train megaproject has incurred cost overrun after multi-year delays and would multiply the financial burden.
When Brotherhood Matters: Jokowi and MBZ
The “brotherhood” between Indonesia’s President Jokowi and Prince Mohammad bin Zayed of UAE has materialized in closer bilateral relations and symbolic appreciation of each other.
Sugary Beverages: China’s Latest Soft Power?
The popular Chinese sugary beverage chain Mixue took Indonesia by (winter) storm thanks to its solid business model and understanding of the Indonesian market. While demonstrating China’s soft power, its culinary diplomacy might clash with the government’s campaign.
IUAE-CEPA: What’s Next for Indonesia-UAE Relations?
Jakarta recently signed its first comprehensive trade agreement with a Gulf country, the United Arab Emirates. A closer economic ties, driven by diplomatic relationship and close friendship of the leaders, can be expected in the next few years.
Urgently Needed: Strategic Elevation of Philippines-Middle East Relations
Due to the ongoing global geopolitical flux, there is an imperative for the Marcos Jr. administration to consider the Middle East and North African (MENA) region as an alternative source of investment, foreign tourists and market for Philippine products.
Indonesia-Israel: An Unlikely Normalization
Rumors of a normalization in Indonesia-Israel ties have emerged multiple times in the past decades but no substantial forward step has ever been made, owing to Indonesia’s unbending commitment to Palestine’s independence and domestic political pressure.
India’s G20 Presidency: Lessons Learned from Indonesia
This article discusses the potentials of India’s G20 presidency in 2023 and how India could learn from Indonesia to navigate its own agenda and arrange its priorities.
China-Indonesia Relations in 2022: A Year in Review
This article is a stocktake of the developments of Indonesia’s relationship with China in 2022, focusing on security, economic and soft power considerations.
Indonesia-Middle East Relations in 2022: A Year in Review
This article is a stocktake of the developments in the Indonesia-Middle East relations throughout the year 2022.
The Shorter End of the Stick: Indonesia-Singapore Bilateral Agreements
- Galby R. Samhudi
- 2022
The three recently formalized agreements between Indonesia and Singapore – namely the Extradition Treaty (ET), the Flight Information Region (FIR) and the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) – would leave Indonesia on the shorter end of the stick.
Should Indonesia Join BRICS?
Should Indonesia accept China’s invitation to join BRICS? Recent data shows that such membership might not be necessary to assist Indonesia in facing economic shocks.
Should China Adopt the Indo-Pacific Terminology?
- Calvin Khoe
- 2022
All relevant powers have adopted the term “Indo-Pacific” in their foreign policy strategy except for China, which continues to view it with suspicion. It would be more beneficial and productive for China and everyone else if the Middle Kingdom were to adopt the concept as well.
Leveraging on Soft Power in Indonesia’s Vaccine Diplomacy
- Dwinda Adrianto
- 2021
For the 2024 Elections, certain political parties are given concessions to bypass factual verification to contest. These concessions, via Decision 55/2020, will likely hamper efforts to simplify the political system in Indonesia.
