Gibran Rakabuming Raka (center), the mayor of Solo (Surakarta) and eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, greets Pro-Jokowi volunteers at the Projo National Meeting at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Court Ruling Sparks Debate on Indonesia’s Political Elite

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to its ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the February 2024 general election. The court, consisting of eight justices, unanimously dismissed the...
Aircraft Carrier

China’s Third Aircraft Carrier: A Testament to Technological Advancement

Chinese developers are testing electromagnetic catapults on China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is named after the Chinese province closest to Taiwan. The carrier features a more advanced Catapult Assisted Take-Off Barrier Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) system than the first...
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Climate Finance and Geopolitics: The China-US Dynamic

Climate action is a complex dynamic between cooperative global governance and great power competition, as seen in the China-US relationship. While there is optimism over the constructive climate relations since the resumption of formal China-US climate diplomacy, the hiatus has...
GAZA-ISRAEL

How to Differentiate Between Legitimate Combat and Inadmissible Violence in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian armed groups, particularly Hamas, has raised significant humanitarian concerns, with the civilian population of nearly two million Palestinians in a state of siege. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties, aid...
wildfires

What are the consequences of extreme weather on the security of energy networks?

Australia's annual Climate Change Statement warns that extreme weather seasons are increasing the risk of sabotage on its energy systems, putting them at risk of being exploited by hostile actors. The statement suggests that the threshold for damage to energy...
Middle East air pollution

How to Mobilize Global Action at COP28 Climate Talks amidst Intensifying Disasters

The Paris Agreement signed eight years ago, aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, since then, greenhouse gas emissions have increased and climate disasters have become more prominent. In 2023, the world is at 1.2°C of warming over pre-industrial...
Australia Trade

Australia’s Inflation Rate Affects the Economy

Australia's inflation rate dropped from 5.6% to 4.9% in October, marking the first time it has been below 5% in 20 months. The Australian Bureau of Statistics' figures are based on a newer monthly measure of annual inflation, which was...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

Hamas’ Release of More Israeli Hostages Marks Progress in Truce

Hamas militants have released more Israeli hostages on the fifth day of an extended six-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war, with the Jewish state expected to soon release more Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli military said 12 hostages held in Gaza,...
Israel-US

US House Resolution’s Stand on Israel Criticism

The United States congressional top leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, remain committed to unconditional support for Israel. This is likely due to ongoing war-related protests and the majority of Americans opposing the US sending weapons and supplies to Israel. A...
UK-United Kingdom

Britain’s Missed Opportunities in the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

The India-Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC) was announced at the G20 summit in September 2023 by the United States, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The corridor aims to reshape power dynamics...
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