At the end of this May, APEC and Quad ministerial meetings were held. The content and outcomes of both of these events reflected current political problems and trends in the Indo-Pacific region. Political Issues at the APEC forum On May 22-23, a meeting of ministers responsible for foreign trade took place in the Chinese city […]

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and AUKUS have yet again unveiled a flawed strategy for influence in the Pacific. Both security alliances are ambitious and are planning to invest more in aggressive capabilities. These days, the West is meticulously taking calculated strategic initiatives, especially in the Asia Pacific region, to build alliances, groups, and security […]

The geopolitical uncertainty gripping the Eurasian region, from the conflict in Ukraine, and tensions between Russia and NATO to the strategic rivalry between the United States and China, has created a new dynamic for international relations. Amidst the maelstrom of interests between these major powers, Indonesia, as a country with a unique geopolitical position and […]