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

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

03.03.2026 2

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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

01.03.2026 8

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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

27.02.2026 5

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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

25.02.2026 7

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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

24.02.2026 4

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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

24.02.2026 3

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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

23.02.2026 9

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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

20.02.2026 6

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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

16.02.2026 10

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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

08.02.2026 2

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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...

01.02.2026 6

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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

01.02.2026 6

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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

29.01.2026 5

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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

22.01.2026 10

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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

22.01.2026 6

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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

22.01.2026 5

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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.

18.01.2026 8

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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

17.01.2026 8

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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

16.01.2026 9

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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...

07.12.2025 9

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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

05.12.2025 8

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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...

03.12.2025 6

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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

03.12.2025 6

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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

03.12.2025 5

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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

29.11.2025 7

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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

24.11.2025 8

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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

24.11.2025 3

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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

24.11.2025 8

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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

22.11.2025 6

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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

18.11.2025 6

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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

18.11.2025 6

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Southeast Asia At Risk Amid China–Japan Tensions – OpEd

The rising conflict between China and Japan about Taiwan’s status indicates fundamental changes in the security dynamics of the Indo-Pacific

16.11.2025 6

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Sahel At Risk: Mali’s Security Crisis – OpEd

The crisis in Mali shows how weak state institutions are in the Sahel region while demonstrating how advanced transnational jihadist

14.11.2025 3

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Takaichi’s Japan: Risks And Reality – OpEd

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s rise to power in October 2025 marked a significant shift in Japan’s political landscape. Her right-wing

14.11.2025 6

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Rupiah Redenomination: Symbolism Over Substance – OpEd

The Indonesian government announced a rupiah redenomination plan through Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as part of its 2025–2029 financial

12.11.2025 10

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Pancasila: The Soul Of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy – OpEd

Indonesia’s foreign policy is fundamentally rooted in its foundational philosophy, Pancasila. Pancasila started as the foundation of state ideology,...

10.11.2025 3

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Indonesia–South Korea Partnership At A Crossroads – OpEd

The current state of Indonesia–South Korea relations in 2025 is at a decisive moment due to shared economic goals and

10.11.2025 8

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Balancing Morality And Security: Japan’s Abduction Talks – OpEd

The Japanese government has restarted its efforts to arrange a senior-level meeting with North Korea about Japanese abduction cases because

06.11.2025 8

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Malaysia’s Indo-Pacific Resilience – OpEd

The Indo-Pacific region has developed from sporadic conflicts into an enduring competitive system which generates continuous instability because of...

06.11.2025 6

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ASEAN Centrality In The Indo-Pacific: From Vision To Action – OpEd

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to be essential for the Indo-Pacific because its functional position based on

05.11.2025 5

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Shaping Indo-Pacific Balance: Korea And Indonesia – OpEd

The Indo-Pacific region faces an essential time because South Korea and Indonesia need to determine how middle powers should handle

05.11.2025 5

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Philippines 2026: Steering ASEAN Forward – OpEd

The Philippines will lead ASEAN as Chair in 2026, which creates an essential chance for the regional organisation. Manila needs

02.11.2025 5

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Indonesia’s New Diplomatic Ambition Under Prabowo – OpEd

The foreign policy of Indonesia follows the bebas and aktif doctrine, which supports national independence from major power groups while

02.11.2025 10

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Humility And Listening: Pillars Of Modern Diplomacy – OpEd

How empathy, restraint, and adaptability shape successful diplomacy in a complex global era. As the well-known late Indonesian diplomat Toman

02.11.2025 10

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The Korean Crisis Began in 1945, Not 1950 – OpEd

From Liberation to Partition: The Hidden Origins of Korea’s Cold War Divide The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula receives

31.10.2025 5

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Seoul’s Nuclear Submarines: Rising Tensions In Asia – OpEd

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in October 2025 that South Korea received permission to build nuclear-powered submarines, which marked a

31.10.2025 4

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Unilateral US Policy Fuels Latin American Instability – OpEd

The Trump administration is using secret operations together with military intimidation and economic penalties to achieve a regime overthrow in

29.10.2025 7

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Trump–Takaichi Summit Reshapes Asia’s Economic Future – OpEd

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo holds its real value in the economic structure

29.10.2025 6

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The Philippines At The Frontline Of US–China Rivalry – OpEd

The growing competition between China and the United States has made the Philippines a central location in the Indo-Pacific region’s

28.10.2025 6

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