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Indonesia needs a strong opposition that can inspire hope, and look cool while doing it

Democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia’s largest country will set a poor example for the…

  
Looking back at Jokowi’s decade of resource nationalism

How successful were the Indonesian president’s efforts to localise and industrialise the country…

  
Australia–ASEAN maritime cooperation: A focus on the whole risks losing sight of the parts

Tailored programs accounting for individual country needs will have greater influence.

  
Central Asia's energy drive spurs regional integration

No longer in the “middle of nowhere”, Central Asian countries are collaborating and diversifying…

  
Labor squanders a multicultural mandate

An emphasis on border protection can overshadow the social and economic benefits of migration.…

  
The race to be Japan’s next prime minister: The chances for a first woman in the top job

If the long-ruling party wants to signal a fresh start, a big first might be the answer.

  
Prabowo puts the “i” in foreign policy

Indonesia’s president-elect has already put his personal touch on display.

Four Ways to Align National Trade Strategies with Climate Actions

Aligning national trade strategies with climate commitments fosters sustainable growth and…

  
Farewell Fumio Kishida – regional foundations are stronger for your legacy

Too much focus on personality politics can obscure the enduring common interests between…

  
Explaining Ukraine’s hopes with a bold attack in Kursk – and how it might backfire, badly

In a calculated gamble, the purpose appears as much political as military: a positive shift to…

  
Bangladesh: Finding justice and reconciliation

International experience holds lessons for the interim government to deliver on the change…