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Unrestricted Access, Uncertain Sovereignty – OpEd

The question of the United States’ military aircraft getting unrestricted access over Indonesian airspace has once again surfaced as a

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Strait Of Escalation – OpEd

Trump’s threatened attack on Iran would be the first in history to target a nation for merely threatening to shut

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Rethinking Bebas-Aktif In A Fragmented World – OpEd

The strategic environment in Indonesia today is increasingly complex, with the issue of great power rivalry and the breakdown of

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Singapore’s Hormuz Risks – OpEd

The Middle East conflict between Iran and its Arab neighbours has been dominating global attention. Attention is focused primarily on

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Indonesia’s Agenda For ASEAN Leadership In Cebu – OpEd

Indonesia’s Agenda For ASEAN Leadership In Cebu – OpEd

When the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting descends on Cebu in May 2026, it will come at a time when there are

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When Peacekeepers Become Targets – OpEd

The killing of three Indonesian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a tragedy and

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Indonesia’s Strategic Turn – OpEd

Indonesia’s foreign policy has taken a more assertive and dynamic turn under the stewardship of President Prabowo Sugianto. While the

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Indonesia Must Rethink, Not Retreat, In Lebanon – OpEd

Recent incidents involving Indonesian UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon have been causing some consternation, not least in Jakarta. However, these

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U.S. Overreach, China’s Advantage – OpEd

The US military involvement in the ongoing fighting in Iran is not limited to that country. US efforts pouring into

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Indonesia–Japan Strategic Reset In The Indo-Pacific – OpEd

The presidential trip to Japan, which started on 29 March and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March, is a

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Why Regime Change In Cuba Won’t Work – OpEd

Cuba has been considered in the United States for at least 60 years as a country that needs to be

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Integrating Farms, Finance, And Markets – OpEd

Rural economies in emerging markets are often fragile, and this International Growth Centre brief explores the challenges and opportunities that

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Building Rural Resilience – OpEd

Rural economies are fragile and represent a large percentage of developing country economies. Smallholder farmers are producing most low-value...

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Beyond Great Powers: Managing The Iran Crisis – OpEd

The Iran crisis is increasingly spinning out of control, and it is becoming increasingly clear that each of the major

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Taiwan’s Semiconductors: The Backbone Of The Global Tech Economy – OpEd

Taiwan is the production hub for the majority of the world’s semiconductors. This paper investigates the role of Taiwan’s semiconductors

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Defending Philippine Sovereignty In The South China Sea – OpEd

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines on Wednesday rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over parts of the

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From U.S. Disorder To China’s Opportunity – OpEd

The United States has made so many policy mistakes in recent years that it has lost its way and declined

15.03.2026 8

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Deterrence Or Escalation? Japan’s Island Strategy – OpEd

The Japanese government has announced plans to beef up its defences in western island prefectures by setting up radar, ammunition

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Why A U.S. Army Invasion Of Iran Would Fail – OpEd

The idea of sending the troops to invade and occupy Iran resurfaced in Washington in recent days, following the idea

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Japan’s Security Shift And Regional Risk – OpEd

Japan’s decision to modernise its defence system in connection with developments in Taiwan means a fundamental change for the security

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Attacking Iran: Opening Pandora’s Box – OpEd

The U.S. and Israel attacking Iran is not just another war in a region already at war. It is a

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Trump’s Beijing Visit: Implications For Singapore – OpEd

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing for a two-day state visit from March 31 to April 2

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Nuclear Shadows In Japan–China Relations – OpEd

Grievances, border disputes, and political rivalries have long been major factors in Japan-China relations. In recent times, the nuclear factor

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A Last Chance To Stabilize US–China Relations – OpEd

US President Donald Trump will visit China in April 2026, a period when US–China relations have entered a more unstable

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Singapore’s Middle-Power Balancing Act – OpEd

Despite its small size, Singapore demonstrates that size does not matter. Despite being resource-poor and having limited land territory, it

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The Korean Peninsula: Fulcrum Of Indo-Pacific Security – OpEd

The Korean Peninsula has historically been a major factor in international security. In the contemporary Indo-Pacific region, it is an

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Indonesia At The Gaza Crossroads – OpEd

In his address to the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., President Prabowo Subianto provided a comprehensive overview

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Japan’s Strategic Turn: The Takaichi Test – OpEd

The Diet granted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a peaceful yet firm majority, which gave her enough political autonomy to operate

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The Solvency Schism: Financial Hegemony And The Reconstitution Of Global Governance In 2026 – OpEd

The United Nations operates under a financial emergency, which represents the complete breakdown of the international system established after World

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Why Taiwan Matters To Global Technology – OpEd

The worldwide technology development of the future depends on Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing industry. The Taiwan Semiconductor...

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Partner, Rival, Or Threat? China In The 21st Century – OpEd

China is a vital international ally, yet people distrust it and view it as a strategic competitor in the global

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Japan’s Taiwan Dilemma – OpEd

The Japanese government has issued warnings about an impending crisis in Taiwan because it needs to uphold its alliance with

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Takaichi’s High-Risk Mandate – OpEd

The Japanese government announced immediate elections, which would take place only a few months after Sanae Takaichi took office as

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Indonesia’s Gaza Gamble – OpEd

The potential Indonesian involvement in the new Board of Peace for Gaza requires a thorough evaluation of their foreign policy

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Why Foreign Intervention Won’t Save Iran – OpEd

The Islamic Republic of Iran faces its most critical moment in 2026 because its economy has completely failed, and its

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Lee’s Beijing Gamble – OpEd

The South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited Beijing in January 2026 for a diplomatic meeting, which exceeded standard diplomatic protocol.

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Crisis In Iran: A Regional Flashpoint – OpEd

The nation of Iran faces an essential crossroads because of internal turmoil and foreign dangers, which produce a dangerous situation

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Navigating Two Storms: The Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship And Regional Security – OpEd

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states take turns to lead the organisation through annual chairmanship, which enables

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Balancing Authority And Diplomacy: The UN Secretary-General’s Role In Global Governance – OpEd

The United Nations Secretary-General position functions as the international cooperation hub which directs global affairs management. The...

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Breaking The Barrier: What A Female UN Secretary-General Could Mean For Global Governance – OpEd

The United Nations would create a new direction through its established methods by selecting a female Secretary-General to replace António

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ASEAN’s Tightrope: Balancing US And China – OpEd

The United States and China maintain a competitive relationship which transforms the Indo-Pacific region through strategic changes that affect...

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Australia’s Climate Security Crossroads – OpEd

The current Australian situation requires a single operational framework which unites foreign policy with environmental management. The world faces an

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Balancing China: Security Shifts In East Asia – OpEd

The strategic actions of China in East Asia have forced Japan and South Korea, and Taiwan to develop defensive strategies

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Japan’s Stabilizing Role In ASEAN Amid US–China Rivalry – OpEd

The United States and China engage in an escalating great-power rivalry which threatens Southeast Asia’s current stability. The growing economic

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Sovereignty Vs. Surrender In Ukraine’s Peace Debate – OpEd

The Ukrainian conflict shows two opposing peace establishment methods, which nations must choose between forced submission and sovereign defence and

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ASEAN At A Crossroads In The China–Japan Rivalry – OpEd

The tensions between China and Japan reached an all-time high in 2025. Beijing has strengthened its naval operations in the

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A New Framework For Australia–Indonesia–New Zealand – OpEd

The three nations, Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, should create a trilateral framework which will boost Indo-Pacific stability through better

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China’s Senkaku Warning To Japan – OpEd

The Chinese Coast Guard deployed its vessels into the contiguous zone surrounding the Senkaku Islands on November 16th 2025, while

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Rising Nuclear Risks In East Asia – OpEd

The security environment of East Asia faces an urgent nuclear dilemma, which stands as one of the most critical threats

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Australia–Indonesia Pact: A New Anchor For Indo-Pacific Stability – OpEd

The defence and security treaty between Australia and Indonesia entered its last phase of negotiations during November 2025 before its

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