Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s New Leader Emphasizes Collaboration with China Following $10 Billion Deal: A Shift Towards “Civilizational” Partnership

Indonesia’s recently elected President, Prabowo Subianto, advocated for collaboration over confrontation in his inaugural overseas trip, marking a notable shift in Indonesia’s foreign policy stance towards China. Addressing a business forum in Beijing, where he oversaw the signing of $10...
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro

Diverging Interests Prevent Formation of NATO-like Alliance in Southeast Asia, Says Philippines Defense Secretary

In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Attends ASEAN Meetings Amid South China Sea Tensions

On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, to participate in a series of ASEAN meetings. This visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the South China Sea. However, analysts believe that...