As Indonesia looks to develop its first nuclear power plant in collaboration with Russia’s Rosatom, President Prabowo Subianto faces crucial decisions about the future of this partnership. Key takeaways: Indonesia and Russia are cooperating to develop Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant. Spotty track record and uncertain future of Rosatom are putting the project under question.… Continue reading Should Prabowo rethink Indonesia’s Rosatom partnership?
As Asia’s geopolitical and economic influence continues to grow, Central Europe must face the reality that distant conflicts in the Indo-Pacific could have direct consequences on its security and prosperity. From Russia’s partnerships with China and North Korea to growing tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, the implications for Europe are undeniable.… Continue reading Central Europe cannot ignore Indo-Pacific tensions
Deepening Sino-Russian relations have raised concerns that Western interests may face increasing challenges on the international stage. However, with the energy landscape changing, the boundaries of the “no-limits” partnership are being tested. Key takeaways: Where previously, the expansion of energy relations between China and Russia was mutually beneficial, shifting dynamics suggest this trajectory is not… Continue reading Have Sino-Russian energy relations hit a wall?
Myanmar faces a dual crisis of civil war and climate-related disasters, underscoring the urgent need for both governance reform and climate action to prevent further regional destabilization in Southeast Asia. Key takeaways: Myanmar’s civil war and frequent climate disasters have combined to create a severe humanitarian crisis, deepening the country’s fragility and leading to widespread… Continue reading Myanmar’s crisis: the fragility of governance and the urgency of climate action
The rise of the Islamic “green wave” and persistent Bumiputera policies risk deepening Malaysia’s domestic divisions, as tensions grow between Islamization and the country’s multicultural, secular foundations. Key takeaways: Malaysia’s long-held balance between its Muslim identity and its diverse, multi-ethnic and multi-religious population is under threat from the rise of Islamic political parties. The 1MDB… Continue reading The green wave: Malaysia’s conservative political shift
