Opinion

A New Era Dawns: Hun Manet’s Leadership and Cambodia’s Foreign Policy OutlookA New Era Dawns: Hun Manet’s Leadership and Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Outlook

A New Era Dawns: Hun Manet’s Leadership and Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Outlook

Hun Sen, the current prime minister of Cambodia, is stepping down after nearly 40 years in office so that his…

August 2, 2023
The Struggle to Address the Myanmar Conflict Implications for ASEAN’s Unity and CredibilityThe Struggle to Address the Myanmar Conflict Implications for ASEAN’s Unity and Credibility

The Struggle to Address the Myanmar Conflict Implications for ASEAN’s Unity and Credibility

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has faced many difficulties due to the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, which began…

July 31, 2023
The Perils of Export Bans: India’s Rice Decision Sparks Global ConcernsThe Perils of Export Bans: India’s Rice Decision Sparks Global Concerns

The Perils of Export Bans: India’s Rice Decision Sparks Global Concerns

Not only has Russia withdrawn from the Black Sea grain agreement, but India's recent announcement of a ban on the…

July 28, 2023
Why was the Barbie Movie banned in Vietnam?Why was the Barbie Movie banned in Vietnam?

Why was the Barbie Movie banned in Vietnam?

Barbie, a 2023 US fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, was banned…

July 26, 2023
Embracing Subterranean Solutions: A Smart Move for Indonesia’s Cable ChaosEmbracing Subterranean Solutions: A Smart Move for Indonesia’s Cable Chaos

Embracing Subterranean Solutions: A Smart Move for Indonesia’s Cable Chaos

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, has an electricity cable network that spans more than 80,000 kilometres—enough to circumnavigate the globe.…

July 24, 2023
UK Seeks Success in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific PartnershipUK Seeks Success in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership

UK Seeks Success in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership

The UK has embarked on a historic journey joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that promises to transform…

July 21, 2023
The Political Dilemma of Pita Limjaroenrat: To Be or Not to Be Prime MinisterThe Political Dilemma of Pita Limjaroenrat: To Be or Not to Be Prime Minister

The Political Dilemma of Pita Limjaroenrat: To Be or Not to Be Prime Minister

Media analysts have raised exciting questions following Pita Limjaroenrat and his Move Forward Party's surprising victory over Thaksin Shinawatra's Pheu…

July 19, 2023
China-Taiwan: Cross-Strait Exchanges Must to Initiate Dialogue Between Two SidesChina-Taiwan: Cross-Strait Exchanges Must to Initiate Dialogue Between Two Sides

China-Taiwan: Cross-Strait Exchanges Must to Initiate Dialogue Between Two Sides

As Taiwan gears for the island nation’s 2024 Presidential Election, China has opened to people-to-people exchanges. This was initiated by…

July 17, 2023
NATO’s Growing Interest in the Asia-PacificNATO’s Growing Interest in the Asia-Pacific

NATO’s Growing Interest in the Asia-Pacific

NATO summits and gatherings have drawn more attention since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the most recent summit in Vilnius, Lithuania,…

July 12, 2023
From Taiwan to Spy Balloon, to Semi-conductors: Why is the U.S. Always China-bashing?From Taiwan to Spy Balloon, to Semi-conductors: Why is the U.S. Always China-bashing?

From Taiwan to Spy Balloon, to Semi-conductors: Why is the U.S. Always China-bashing?

Despite a warm and cordial reception of Antony Blinken in Beijing, the U.S. continues with its business-as-usual of “China-bashing”. The…

July 10, 2023