Xi Jinping-Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia Rejects China’s South China Sea Claims Despite New Maritime Development Deal

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...
ASEAN

ASEAN’s Economic Interdependence and Security Imperatives Amidst Rising Global Tensions

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...
South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

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...
Indo Pacific strategy

What is an Indo-Pacific Strategy?

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...
South China Sea

Territorial Disputes in South China Sea: China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Other Southeast Asian Nations

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,...