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Simon HutagalungEurasia Review |
The growing US-China rivalry in the Pacific is becoming the defining characteristic of 21st-century international relations. Both great powers are
This article asserts that Indonesia’s current system of government is not conducive to stability and accountability. Over three decades have
For far too long, the Indo-Pacific has been viewed through the lens of great-power rivalry between the United States and
The Korean Peninsula remains one of the most complex security problems in the world today. The conflict on the Korean
The South China Sea, one of the world’s most contested maritime spaces, continues to draw attention from regional and global
There are many causes for Indonesia’s present fragility. All of them can be summarised in two words: slow growth and
For nearly eight decades, Japan’s international identity was defined by Article 9 of its 1947 Constitution, which renounced war. This
Contrasting Singapore’s centralised city-state with Indonesia’s highly decentralised democracy can offer some crucial lessons for Jakarta as it...
The current export controls placed by the United States on advanced semiconductors and high-performance artificial intelligence models have introduced...
Key Takeaways The geopolitical landscape in East Asia is undergoing a structural change due in large part to uncertain U.S.
The international system is today undergoing changes that are characterised by a growing Great Power rivalry and by a fragmentation
The South China Sea is a global commons, vital to the continued growth of global commerce, with a significant proportion
As the world’s fourth most populous nation with the world’s fourth largest economy, Indonesia’s participation in the upcoming ASEAN Heads
US President Trump is due to visit China in May, offering a brief respite in a testy relationship that has
The question of the United States’ military aircraft getting unrestricted access over Indonesian airspace has once again surfaced as a
Trump’s threatened attack on Iran would be the first in history to target a nation for merely threatening to shut
The strategic environment in Indonesia today is increasingly complex, with the issue of great power rivalry and the breakdown of
The Middle East conflict between Iran and its Arab neighbours has been dominating global attention. Attention is focused primarily on
When the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting descends on Cebu in May 2026, it will come at a time when there are
The killing of three Indonesian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a tragedy and
Indonesia’s foreign policy has taken a more assertive and dynamic turn under the stewardship of President Prabowo Sugianto. While the
Recent incidents involving Indonesian UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon have been causing some consternation, not least in Jakarta. However, these
The US military involvement in the ongoing fighting in Iran is not limited to that country. US efforts pouring into
The presidential trip to Japan, which started on 29 March and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March, is a
Cuba has been considered in the United States for at least 60 years as a country that needs to be
Rural economies in emerging markets are often fragile, and this International Growth Centre brief explores the challenges and opportunities that
Rural economies are fragile and represent a large percentage of developing country economies. Smallholder farmers are producing most low-value...
The Iran crisis is increasingly spinning out of control, and it is becoming increasingly clear that each of the major
Taiwan is the production hub for the majority of the world’s semiconductors. This paper investigates the role of Taiwan’s semiconductors
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines on Wednesday rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over parts of the
The United States has made so many policy mistakes in recent years that it has lost its way and declined
The Japanese government has announced plans to beef up its defences in western island prefectures by setting up radar, ammunition
The idea of sending the troops to invade and occupy Iran resurfaced in Washington in recent days, following the idea
Japan’s decision to modernise its defence system in connection with developments in Taiwan means a fundamental change for the security
The U.S. and Israel attacking Iran is not just another war in a region already at war. It is a
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing for a two-day state visit from March 31 to April 2
Grievances, border disputes, and political rivalries have long been major factors in Japan-China relations. In recent times, the nuclear factor
US President Donald Trump will visit China in April 2026, a period when US–China relations have entered a more unstable
Despite its small size, Singapore demonstrates that size does not matter. Despite being resource-poor and having limited land territory, it
The Korean Peninsula has historically been a major factor in international security. In the contemporary Indo-Pacific region, it is an
In his address to the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., President Prabowo Subianto provided a comprehensive overview
The Diet granted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a peaceful yet firm majority, which gave her enough political autonomy to operate
The United Nations operates under a financial emergency, which represents the complete breakdown of the international system established after World
The worldwide technology development of the future depends on Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing industry. The Taiwan Semiconductor...
China is a vital international ally, yet people distrust it and view it as a strategic competitor in the global
The Japanese government has issued warnings about an impending crisis in Taiwan because it needs to uphold its alliance with
The Japanese government announced immediate elections, which would take place only a few months after Sanae Takaichi took office as
The potential Indonesian involvement in the new Board of Peace for Gaza requires a thorough evaluation of their foreign policy
The Islamic Republic of Iran faces its most critical moment in 2026 because its economy has completely failed, and its
The South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited Beijing in January 2026 for a diplomatic meeting, which exceeded standard diplomatic protocol.