Pursuing a proactive but principled approach could successfully safeguard Vietnamese sovereignty while avoiding the scourge of war.
Southeast Asia
Anwar Ibrahim’s transformations tell the story of Malaysia and challenge assumptions about the relationship between Islam, democracy, and liberty.
In 2023, the U.S. advanced relations with key allies and partners in Asia while finding firmer footing in its relations with China.
Vietnam needs to improve its energy, training, and soft infrastructure for its economy to grow by at least 6% annually for the rest of this decade.
Indonesia’s elections in February are almost certain to be a win for the oligarchs as corruption and inequality continue to fester.
China seeks to control the South China Sea by using its power to bend specific rules within existing frameworks to align with its interests.
Indonesian democracy declines as Joko Widodo’s term ends, with dynastic politics and weakened institutions ahead of the 2024 elections.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim struggled with economic woes, coalition tensions, and diminishing public confidence in his first year.
Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, and Ganjar Pranowo will face off in Indonesia’s presidential election next year, with outgoing President Jokowi as a potential kingmaker.
Indonesia dominates global nickel production, key for EVs, but faces challenges in EV battery chemistry shifts and geopolitics.