- December 22nd, 2024
Thai authorities on Saturday detained 70 suspected immigrants on a beach in southern Thailand, including 30 children, believed to be Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. This latest interception highlights the relentless plight of the Rohingya people, who continue to flee persecution...
Indonesia announced on Monday that it does not recognize China’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea, despite having recently signed a maritime development agreement with Beijing. The deal, which aims to promote fisheries and environmental conservation, comes amid rising...
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
Thailand's newly appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is set to make her first official overseas visit as head of government from October 8-11, 2024, when she attends the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related summits in Vientiane, Laos. This...
The concept of an Indo-Pacific strategy has gained significant prominence in recent years, especially among major global powers. This strategy refers to a comprehensive geopolitical and economic framework that encompasses the Indian and Pacific Oceans, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the...
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea represent one of the most complex and contentious geopolitical conflicts in the world today. This vast body of water, covering approximately 3.5 million square kilometers, is bordered by several nations, including China, Vietnam,...