Southeast Asia

29 Sep 2025
SYDNEY -- Dr Bryce Wakefield, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), appeared before the Senate
27 Nov 2025
Earlier this month, Australia and Indonesia announced a landmark bilateral Common Security Treaty. The treaty is modelled closely on the
27 Nov 2025
In late February, the Peoples Liberation Army-Navy (‘PLA-N’) entered Australia’s exclusive economic zone (‘EEZ’) and conducted live-firing drills off Sydney.
13 Nov 2025
European naval forces are setting sail towards Indo-Pacific waters to deter and, yes, contain the Chinese elephant in the room.
06 Nov 2025
Indonesia stands at a turning point as the country commemorated 80 years of independence in August 2025 and the National
24 Oct 2025
On October 26, 2025, the humid air of Kuala Lumpur will carry echoes of triumph as Timor-Leste—better known as East
09 Oct 2025
On August 25, 2025, following the government's decision to increase housing incentives for members of the House of Representatives, civil
08 Oct 2025
The Indonesian Navy's (TNI-AL) desire for an aircraft carrier may soon be realised. Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali has
25 Sep 2025
Indonesia's August 2025 protests were fueled by deepfake videos and misinformation that resonated with existing economic grievances and anti-elite sentiment,
15 Sep 2025
President Marcos Jr.’s call for lifestyle checks has collided with citizen-driven online exposés, where luxury cars, designer bags, and “nepo
11 Sep 2025
Indonesia's largest wave of protests in nearly a decade forced President Prabowo Subianto to cancel a key diplomatic trip to
04 Sep 2025
Indonesia's 2014 raw mineral export ban, supported by Chinese investment, transformed it into the world's top nickel producer and spurred