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Indonesia’s Nickel Strategy Needs to Grow the Pie, Not Divide It

The Indonesian government is seeking to capture a bigger slice of resource revenues, particularly from nickel. A better way to grow the sector would be to upgrade it and broaden industrial capabilities.

Singapore and GCAP: Developing Future Defence Capabilities Amidst Strategic Uncertainty

Singapore’s reported interest in the Global Combat Air Programme would provide the island strategic choice and autonomy at a time of global uncertainty and US retrenchment.

The Search for Emerging Middle Powers: ASEAN-Türkiye Relations

For ASEAN, Türkiye’s appeal lies in its exercise of strategic autonomy, burgeoning industrial-defence capabilities and emerging middle-power status.

Competing Islamic Ideologies and Influence Operations in Indonesia: The Case of Ghazwul Fikri in Cyberspace

This Long Read argues that the rise of the influence industry has reshaped online discourses among different Indonesian Islamic groups. While these debates may emerge organically, the involvement of cybertroopers in steering online conversations on critical issues has altered the power dynamics among these Islamic groups.

Generation Z Voters in Negeri Sembilan: A Basis for Introspection for Pakatan Harapan

A six-week study of Generation Z voters in Negeri Sembilan indicates that Pakatan Harapan has an uphill climb among younger voters going into the next general elections.

Post-Memory and Resistance Among a New Generation After 20 Years: The Lapindo Disaster

A new generation born of disaster survivors is keeping their hometowns’ memories alive despite state erasure.

Southeast Asia and AI Adoption: The Return of Cold War Strategies

Southeast Asian countries are seeking to adopt some measure of autonomy in the AI technology competition between China and the US. The question is whether such efforts can be successful.

Beijing’s Restraint on Indonesia-US Trade Deal Shows What Is Truly at Stake

A new Indonesia-US agreement on reciprocal trade is likely to harm China’s interests. But China’s response has so far been restrained, even though it is not without remedies in its toolbox.

Fostering Talent Fleet of Foot: The Need for Harmony and Depth

The pursuit of high-value manufacturing and knowledge-based services has compelled ASEAN countries to develop systems to support the movement of skilled labour. There are challenges in implementing a uniform system.