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Why Indonesia’s Path to Net Zero Requires Urgent Action at COP29
By Soyoung Oh and Agus Sari
Despite Jakarta's ambitious climate commitments, its domestic policies and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will fall short of phasing out coal.
Indonesia’s Prabowo to Visit China, US on First Foreign Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
The new president will embark on a five-nation overseas tour that will also take him to Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.
Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed
By Sebastian Strangio
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered to enter his defense against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
EU Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Militia Involved in Online Scams
By Sebastian Strangio
The European Council has targeted three individuals and one entity associated with the Karen Border Guard Force, which controls a large territory in Karen State.
Taiwan’s Shrinking Footprint in Africa Amid Chinese Pressure
By Samir Bhattacharya
South Africa recently told Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg.
How Might Japan’s Hung Parliament Affect Foreign Policy?
By Jio Kamata
Whatever the result of the coalition talks currently underway, the opposition parties have more veto power than they have enjoyed in over a decade.
France’s Colonial Legacy in the Pacific: A Contemporary Crisis
By Patricia O’Brien
Much attention has been paid to France’s relationship with New Caledonia in recent months, but France has also been compelled to address its colonial ties with its other great Pacific territory, French Polynesia.
A Non-Weaponized Deterrence Approach to China-US Strategic Relations
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Credible latent nuclear capability could be the key to preventing a China-U.S. arms race without sacrificing deterrence.
The US Risks Losing to China in the Race to Send People Back to the Moon’s Surface
By Jacco van Loon
The U.S. lunar program is delayed, while China has pledged to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030 – and it has a habit of sticking to timelines.
How to Better Protect Free Speech in Indian Cyberspace
By Nupur Chowdhury
Online platforms that operate in India need to be regulated to ensure free and fair elections and protect data privacy and free speech
The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China
By Nisarg Jani
The Dutch government will now issue independent licenses for exporting DUV Lithography machines to China.
‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
The biggest political risk for Yoon Suk-yeol is none other than his wife and her many associated scandals, which Yoon refuses to investigate.