
The Bangladeshi government shows no mercy for “Razakars.” Is the onus to protect civilians on international law?
by: Xolisile Dube Anti-quota protesters march with Bangladeshi flags and sticks as they engage in a clash with Bangladesh Chhatra...
Mar 75 min read
52

For the Heart of the Indo-Pacific: Coast Guard and Southeast Asia’s Maritime Security
by: Abel Josafat Manullang It doesn’t take much rumination to appreciate the primacy of the sea for Southeast Asia’s development. First,...
Feb 166 min read
60

Sistem Intrusif sebagai Faktor Determinan dalam Dinamika Sengketa Laut Cina Selatan
by: Jason Fernando This commentaries was written with Indonesian Memahami Konfigurasi Sistem Intrusif di Laut Cina Selatan Laut Cina...
Feb 147 min read
73

Menjual Pasir, Menenggelamkan Pulau: Dampak Ekonomi dan Ekologi dari Ekspor Pasir Laut
Penulis: Yolanda Purnama Sari Damanik Menduduki peringkat kedua setelah Kanada sebagai negara dengan garis pantai terpanjang di dunia,...
Dec 7, 20246 min read
76


Climate Change in the Military and Defence Industry
Key Takeaways Military and Defence industry activities are estimated to have contributed to 1%–5% of global emissions. These emissions...
Nov 21, 20247 min read
181


How Semiconductors Play a Role in the 21st Century Great Power Politics
by: Nathania Azalia The semiconductor industry has long been highly globalized, and production efforts from many countries are needed to...
Nov 3, 20246 min read
113

Drones as Sea Denial Platforms: Any Lessons for Indonesia?
by: Maula Mohamad Haykal Recently, at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Samuel Paparo,...
Oct 5, 20245 min read
92

An Alarming Future of Military Technology Advancement in Indo-Pacific Region
Written by Lane M. M. Afzaal The Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022 gives us a glimpse of how future wars may unfold. The use of drones as a key...
Sep 18, 20244 min read
91

Parade Militer dan Stabilitas Global: Menyikapi Ambisi Nuklir Korea Utara dalam Kerangka Kekuatan Global
Written by : Gabriel Durah Pada tanggal 27 Juli 2023, Korea Utara menggelar parade militer di lapangan Kim Il Sung sebagai peringatan...
Sep 6, 20245 min read
240

Another Shot at the Global South
Written by Rafsi Albar 2024 marks a significant year for global governance. Among other things, the general election victories of the...
Aug 25, 20244 min read
135


Indonesian military’s internal and external balancing obstacles
Written by : Han Kyeol Minimum essential force is the posture taken by TNI (Indonesian Military) to modernize itself, meet international/...
Aug 21, 20244 min read
130

Indonesia's Naval Diplomacy: Deploying Second Hospital Ship to Palestine
Written by : Gaia Fonga Key Takeaways Prabowo addressed the IISS forum, emphasizing the tragic events in Rafah, leading to numerous...
Aug 14, 20246 min read
222


Clarifying Indonesian Maritime Strategy: Challenges and Solutions
Written by : Darynaufal Mulyaman darynaufal.mulyaman@uki.ac.id Indonesia, the world's largest archipelagic nation, boasts a rich maritime...
Aug 6, 20244 min read
151

Putin in Pyongyang: Implications for Bilateral Ties and Global Security
Written by Jonathan Jordan, Area Studies Research Fellow, INADIS On 19 June 2024, Russian president Vladimir Putin visited the capital of...
Jul 29, 20246 min read
118

ASEAN’s Progressive Journey for Collective Disaster Management Efforts
Written by Gerardy Grananda Background and introduction The memory of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that hit 3 South East Asian countries...
Jul 16, 20244 min read
211


Digital Transformation for Indonesian Intelligence: What and How?
Intelligence and Digital Transformation As the form and nature of threats in modern warfare evolve with the advent of digital...
Jul 3, 20245 min read
75

The Emergent Non-Traditional Mediators in the Middle East and What That Says About the Current World Order
Written by: Arushi Singh There are two models of third party mediation which have resulted in sustainable negotiations. These efforts...
Jul 1, 20245 min read
71


Looking at the Defence Cooperation Prospect between Indonesia and Cambodia
Written by: Yokie R. Isjchwansyah Recently, the House of Representatives (DPR) of Indonesia approved an arms and ammunition grant plan...
Jun 26, 20244 min read
250