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The Sanseito Surge: How Japan’s Populist Turn Could Reshape Asia – OpEd

The Sanseito Surge: How Japan’s Populist Turn Could Reshape Asia – OpEd

The ultraconservative Sanseito party gained control of 14 upper house seats in the July 2025 election, while the Liberal Democratic...

31.07.2025 8

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Distrust And Diplomacy: The Road To US–North Korea Normalization – OpEd

Distrust And Diplomacy: The Road To US–North Korea Normalization – OpEd

The United States maintains an extremely difficult and dangerous diplomatic relationship with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea...

31.07.2025 3

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Beyond Denuclearization: Rethinking Diplomatic Strategy For A Nuclear North Korea – OpEd

Beyond Denuclearization: Rethinking Diplomatic Strategy For A Nuclear North Korea – OpEd

Pyongyang’s recent declarations about “irreversible” nuclear status redefines how the United States interacts with...

30.07.2025 9

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Revitalising ASEAN: Strengthening Conflict Resolution For Regional Stability In Southeast Asia – OpEd

Revitalising ASEAN: Strengthening Conflict Resolution For Regional Stability In Southeast Asia – OpEd

Southeast Asia functions as both an essential economic bloc and a vital global trade hub, which maintains fragile regional peace during...

30.07.2025 5

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Stalemate On The Peninsula: Why Inter-Korean Dialogue Needs A Neutral Bridge Builder – OpEd

Stalemate On The Peninsula: Why Inter-Korean Dialogue Needs A Neutral Bridge Builder – OpEd

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have maintained a strained and frequently unstable...

29.07.2025 5

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East Asia: Strategic Rivalries And The Struggle For Regional Stability – OpEd

East Asia enters 2025 as a pivotal time when geopolitical tensions rise while economic development transforms and regional alliances...

28.07.2025 9

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Strategic Realignment: Indonesia’s Diplomatic Imperative In A Fractured East Asia – OpEd

Strategic Realignment: Indonesia’s Diplomatic Imperative In A Fractured East Asia – OpEd

East Asian geopolitical dynamics in mid-2025 feature complicated and forceful elements which break down established international conduct. The...

27.07.2025 5

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Lines of Contention: Why ASEAN Must Lead In Resolving The Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute – OpEd

The inability to define the Thailand-Cambodia border line persists due to nationalist manipulation combined with weak regional conflict resolution...

25.07.2025 7

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Diplomacy At A Crossroads: Ending The Korean Peninsula Standoff – OpEd

The Korean Peninsula stands at a precarious juncture that threatens both regional stability and the broader international order. Despite repeated

23.07.2025 2

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August 1 Tariffs: US Blow to Japan And South Korea Spurs Global Repercussions – OpEd

The implementation of 25 per cent import tariffs on Japan and South Korea by the United States starting August 1, 2025, marks a historic...

22.07.2025 5

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Bridge To Peace: Why Indonesia Under Prabowo Could Mediate Korean Tensions – OpEd

The conflict on the Korean Peninsula presents an opportunity for Indonesia, under President Prabowo Subianto, to serve as a mediator

22.07.2025 3

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Women Diplomats In The 21st Century: Agents Of Change And Cooperation – OpEd

Women diplomats of the twenty-first century function as powerful change-makers who transform foreign policy and peacebuilding initiatives while...

11.07.2025 4

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Navigating NeoProtectionism: Asymmetric Strategies Against Trump’s Tariff Regime – OpEd

The United States under President Donald Trump established extensive trade barriers beginning early in 2025, which brought back protectionist measures

09.07.2025 3

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Turning Crisis Into Resilience: Indonesia’s Strategic Response To A US Tariff Surge – OpEd

The U.S. tariff of 32% imposed on Indonesian exports threatens to jeopardize the export-led economic development strategy of Indonesia. During

09.07.2025 3

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Green-Digital Alliance: Indonesia-Germany Strategy – OpEd

Indonesia stands as the world’s biggest archipelago in 2025, while Germany functions as Europe’s leading manufacturing nation, and these...

06.07.2025 3

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Trump’s Chaos Doctrine: Undoing US Global Leadership – OpEd

The second term of Donald Trump in the White House introduced a foreign-policy framework that combined opposing directions with diplomatic

06.07.2025 4

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Strategic Reciprocity: Indonesia’s Path To Navigating Trump’s ‘America First Agenda’ – OpEd

Under a Second Trump Administration, pragmatic engagement requires Indonesia to showcase its position as an equal partner that delivers mutual

06.07.2025 3

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Merz’s Zeitenwende: Rebuilding Germany’s Military – OpEd

Chancellor Friedrich Merz guides Germany toward a critical phase in its post-war defense evolution because he wants to make the

30.06.2025 4

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Stagnation And Resilience: Confronting The Global Economic Crisis Of 2025 – OpEd

The world economy of 2025 stands at a critical juncture because of policy-created uncertainties, together with structural problems that endanger

28.06.2025 5

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Strategic Adaptation In ASEAN–China Economic Relations: Balancing Growth With Resilience – OpEd

The strengthening of ASEAN–China economic collaboration will lead to a changed Southeast Asian development pathway by 2025 that transforms the

27.06.2025 3

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Evolving Terrorism In Southeast Asia: Confronting The Digital Threat – OpEd

The terrorism threat across Southeast Asia transformed completely by June 2025 because hierarchical organizations that carried out large-scale...

25.06.2025 8

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Indonesia’s Middle Power Crossroads – OpEd

The development of Indonesia into a middle power in Southeast Asia stems from its advantageous strategic position and economic strength,

24.06.2025 10

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Rule Of Law As Growth Catalyst: Legal Foundations For Economic Prosperity – OpEd

The fundamental connection between strong legal structures and sustained economic development has become unmistakable in 2025. Market confidence,...

23.06.2025 3

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Unilateral Force And Legal Fallout: US Strike On Iran And Erosion Of International Norms – OpEd

A precision attack by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities took place this weekend broke the diplomatic rules and

23.06.2025 4

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Navigating The Edge: Singapore’s Strategy Amid Intensifying US–China Rivalry – OpEd

The geopolitical landscape of 2025 has revealed itself to be extremely sensitive, and Singapore stands at a dangerous intersection. The

20.06.2025 5

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Trump’s Gamble In Iran: The Perils Of Military Escalation And Humanitarian Fallout – OpEd

The United States military alliance with Israel during their June 2025 aerial operations in Iran marks a major transformation in

18.06.2025 6

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From Shadows To Stability: Resolving The Israel-Iran Nuclear Standoff – OpEd

Since 1979, Israel and Iran have maintained a persistent state of ideological conflict and strategic competition that views each other

17.06.2025 4

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Power And Principle: Why Global Security Depends On P5 Unity – OpEd

In 2025, the United States and China, and Russia, together with France and the United Kingdom, will determine global peace

17.06.2025 4

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Lee Jae-Myung’s G7 Debut: Steering South Korea’s Middle Power Diplomacy – OpEd

The upcoming G7 conference in Canada during June 2025 represents a crucial opportunity for South Korea because it will be

16.06.2025 4

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Bridge-Building For Korean Peninsula Peace In 2025 – OpEd

The security problem of the Korean Peninsula endures as one of the longest-lasting security dilemmas during our contemporary period. The

16.06.2025 4

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Non-Aligned By Design: Prabowo’s Diplomatic Strategy – OpEd

Indonesia has upheld its “free and active” foreign policy by opting not to attend the G7 Conference in Canada in

15.06.2025 20

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The Evolving Role Of Women In Global Affairs: A Catalyst For Inclusive And Sustainable Outcomes – OpEd

Global decision-making architectures have undergone a notable change during the beginning of the twenty-first century, as women are claiming...

12.06.2025 10

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Populism And The Fractured Global Order – OpEd

The international system, which developed after the unipolar period of the Cold War, now faces sustained transformations in power relations

12.06.2025 9

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Bridging The Global Divide: Indonesia’s Strategic Role At The 2025 G7 Summit – OpEd

During the G7 Summit held at Kananaskis in Canada from June 15 to 17, 2025, Indonesia, under President Prabowo, has

09.06.2025 20

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South Korea–Indonesia Bilateral Relationship At The Crossroads – OpEd

In the year 2025, South Korea–Indonesia relations are at a crucial point in their evolution. The political change in Seoul

07.06.2025 10

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Indonesia’s Pivot To ASEAN And The Pacific – OpEd

The “free and active” (bebas aktif) doctrine has been the core of Indonesia’s foreign policy since it became independent, which

06.06.2025 6

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South Korea’s New Foreign Policy Under Lee Jae-Myung: Strategic Flexibility In A Multipolar Era – OpEd

After his 2025 inauguration as President Lee Jae-Myung brings substantial changes to South Korea’s foreign policy framework. The new foreign

06.06.2025 9

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NATO’s Reach And ASEAN’s Balance – OpEd

The Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 brought together defense ministers together with military leaders from various nations in Singapore between May 30–June

05.06.2025 10

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Indonesia’s Strategic Opening With President Lee: Seizing The South Korea Opportunity – OpEd

The election of Lee Jae-Myung as President of South Korea in May 2025 offers Indonesia a crucial opportunity to enhance

04.06.2025 7

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Indonesia’s Leadership In ASEAN Enlargement – OpEd

Indonesia’s push for the membership of Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) highlights

28.05.2025 30

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Between Resistance And Fragility: The Geopolitical Challenges Of The Sahel Alliance – OpEd

In early 2025, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—faces a critical turning point in the

27.05.2025 10

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Indo-Pacific Crossroads: Indonesia, Singapore, And South Korea – OpEd

In 2025, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea reach a crucial turning point in the evolving strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific.

26.05.2025 10

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Securing The Silicon Chain – OpEd

In 2025, the semiconductor industry finds itself at a crossroads of unprecedented opportunity and risk. It has evolved from a

25.05.2025 30

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Reshaping Deterrence: US Troop Cuts And Asian Security – OpEd

In 2025, the United States is reconsidering a partial military withdrawal from South Korea, which would involve redeploying around 4,500

25.05.2025 10

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China’s Gaza Strategy: Aid Over Arms – OpEd

The conflict in Gaza, characterized by devastating humanitarian losses and complex geopolitical rivalries, has prompted a range of international...

23.05.2025 10

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Syria’s Future Hinges On Global Support – OpEd

President Donald Trump’s decision in May 2025 to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria marks a significant shift from previous policies

23.05.2025 10

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Indonesia’s Role In Syria’s Recovery – OpEd

The new Syrian government receives assistance from Indonesia through a dual strategy that combines both humanitarian support with diplomatic...

21.05.2025 4

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Reviving Sunshine: Lee Jae-Myung’s Path To Korean Peace – OpEd

If Lee Jae-myung secures the South Korean presidency in June 2025, he will inherit a peninsula characterized by increasing strategic

21.05.2025 5

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South Korea’s Defining Vote: The 2025 Presidential Election – OpEd

The 2025 South Korean presidential election marks a crucial turning point, occurring on June 3, 2025, as a snap vote

20.05.2025 4

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Securing Growth: ASEAN-South Korea Economic Resilience – OpEd

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions between major powers and rapid technological disruptions, the economic landscape of the Indo-Pacific region has...

20.05.2025 3

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