- October 13th, 2025
In the five decades since its founding, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has evolved from a Cold War bulwark into one of the world’s most dynamic regional organizations. From its modest beginnings in 1967, ASEAN’s ten member states—Brunei,...
Until early April 2025, Southeast Asian capitals seemed almost relaxed about Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Unlike European leaders bracing for another transatlantic breakdown, or East Asian allies fretting about security commitments, governments in ASEAN were relatively sanguine....
From drones to frigates, missile systems and even fifth-generation fighter jets, a new supplier in Southeast Asia’s defence landscape has been making headlines: Türkiye. Announcements of Turkish arms contracts, deliveries, and deployments by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines over the past two years...
Indonesia has officially inducted the Turkish-made KHAN tactical ballistic missile system into operational service. With this move, Indonesia becomes the first nation in the region to deploy such a weapon—an achievement that propels Jakarta into the upper echelon of regional...
In a climate of rising geopolitical instability and fracturing global trade norms, European Union leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang for a high-stakes summit that marked 50 years of EU-China diplomatic relations. The summit, held...
In a monumental leap for Türkiye’s defence industry and Indonesia’s strategic modernization efforts, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has inked a historic $10 billion (RM46.8 billion) agreement to supply 48 KAAN fifth-generation stealth fighter jets to Jakarta, marking the largest defence...
In one of the most dangerous escalations between two Southeast Asian neighbors in decades, a Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed military targets inside Cambodia on Thursday, as fierce fighting erupted along the disputed Thai-Cambodian border. At least 12 people –...
Southeast Asia: Thailand has imposed sweeping restrictions on all travel into neighboring Cambodia, citing security concerns, political instability, and the need to curb cross-border criminal activity. The decision follows deadly clashes along the disputed border region in May, where a...
In Vietnam’s bustling markets, where imitation luxury fashion was once sold in the open with cheerful transparency, the silence of shuttered shops now echoes the country’s growing economic anxiety. The United States, Vietnam’s top export destination, has accused the Southeast...
Southeast Asia: The United States has formally approved the transfer of used F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The deal, now gaining substantial momentum, marks a pivotal chapter in Malaysia’s...
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