Apr 28,2016 National Commentaries

A View from Australia

From Indonesia’s perspective, the defense of its territorial waters from incursions and the protection of its natural resources from exploitation are key priorities. China’s aggressive behavior in reclaiming the fishing vessel fits a pattern of belittling Southeast Asian states by flaunting their sovereignty. On March 19, the policies of these two countries collided when Indonesian […]

Natalie Sambhi
Global Maritime Fulcrum , Maritime security , Natuna Islands , non-alignment , Pribumi
Jan 25,2014 Special Forum

National Identity Frameworks and International Relations in Asia

  As the strategic significance of Asia increases with the region’s economic and diplomatic influence, and as analyses broaden in geographic scope by devoting greater attention to India and Southeast Asia in addition to the traditional players in Northeast Asia, growing uncertainty complicates the region’s prospects for maintaining peace and extending prosperity. In particular, tensions […]

Leif-Eric Easley
geopolitical humiliation , historical reconciliation , infographics , multiculturalism , non-alignment , six dimensions