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From Long-term Plans to Flagships: Indonesia’s Reordered Development Agenda
President Prabowo Subianto has introduced a development approach centered on three flagship programmes: the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) initiative, the Danantara state investment agency, and the Red and White village cooperatives.
Assessing Indonesia’s Capital Market Reform Plan
Indonesia’s capital market reform plan aims to address structural weaknesses exposed after MSCI froze Indonesia’s index weighting, triggering market volatility.
Why Election Fairness Cannot Be Left to the Orange Camp Alone
Concerns over the fairness of Thailand’s 8 February 2026 snap election have sparked demands for accountability, largely led by supporters of the People’s Party, or the “Orange camp.”
Jakarta-Canberra Security Deal, Institutionalizing Strategic Alignment
The landmark security treaty signed by Prabowo Subianto and Anthony Albanese marks a strategic shift in Indonesia’s diplomacy toward a more engaged Indo-Pacific posture.
Thailand's Election : A Conservative Comeback
Thailand’s February 8 general election resulted in a decisive lead for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), which secured 194 seats, while the People’s Party and Pheu Thai recorded notable declines. The outcome reflects voter support for parties emphasizing stability, nationalism, and the monarchy, particularly outside Bangkok.
From Regional Alignment to Global Impact: What ASEAN Reveals About Partnership — Why ASEAN’s Partnership Model Matters for Global Cooperation
Despite a turbulent 2025 marked by stalled efforts on Myanmar and renewed border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, ASEAN demonstrated the resilience and global relevance of its partnership model through two major milestones: Timor-Leste’s accession as its 11th member and the substantive agreement of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).
Trump’s Board of Peace and Indonesia: Shaping the Agenda or Being Dragged Along?
With the Gaza conflict showing no clear path to resolution, the United States has launched the Board of Peace (BoP) as a new platform for post-war stabilization and reconstruction, raising questions over legitimacy and its relationship with existing multilateral frameworks.
Pheu Thai Trying to Stay Alive and Relevant
Ahead of Thailand’s 8 February election, the Pheu Thai Party has regained momentum despite recent setbacks by nominating Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, a Shinawatra-linked academic whose candidacy has revived voter support.
Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: After Prabowo’s First Year
Indonesia’s trade policy under President Prabowo reflects a dual-track approach amid rising global trade uncertainty.
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