CLINTON’S TRUMP CARD
American Republican presidential contender Donald Trump’s comments on Muslims reveal the xenophobic underside of politics in the United States. The
Author: Derwin Pereira
MESSAGE FOR CHINA AND THE US: ASIA-PACIFIC NEEDS THE GLUE OF TRADE, NOT THE THREAT OF WAR
Derwin Pereira says as necessary as security is, it is economic integration that truly fosters peace and prosperity in the
INDONESIA’S ROLE IN A CHANGING ASIAN ORDER
The recent passage of Japan’s security bills marked a watershed moment in Asian strategic relations. For the first time since
Dealing with the Lure of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia
Fourteen years after al-Qaeda redrew the religious map of the world, it has receded from the global frontlines. However, it has been
Revealing Singapore’s Political Psyche
THIS General Election was not only about material issues. Deeply ingrained psychological traits in the electorate worked to give the People's Action
JAKARTA HOLDS KEY TO KEEPING S-E ASIA SAFE IN WAR ON TERROR
As the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) destabilises the Middle East, South-east Asia is likely to become the
INDONESIA’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: AN EPIC VICTORY
Jokowi’s Win Marks Democracy’s Progress over the Forces of the Lingering Past
A “WEAK” AMERICA IS MAKING ASIA UNEASY
Chinese actions in maritime Asia are raising questions about American willingness and ability to act decisively in the region. That
THE NEW FACE OF INDONESIAN DEMOCRACY
INDONESIA’S democratic consolidation took a step forward with the nomination of Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo as the presidential candidate of
THE TRUE COLOURS OF AUSTRALIAN DIPLOMACY
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s imperious dismissal of Indonesian complaints over spying betrays profound ignorance of the new realities of
CALM SHUTDOWN SHOWS AMERICA’S CIVIC CHARACTER
THE prospect of a United States debt default has been described in apocalyptic tones. This is understandable given its catastrophic
THE POLITICS OF INTEGRITY, NOT OF EMPTY PROMISES
Prime Minister Lee’s National Day Rally speech last Sunday marked a high point in his political career