Beneath the glitzy, modern towers of central Jakarta, with the sun reflecting its heat upon the ground, a handful of tents are perched on the side of the road, right next to the UNHCR building in Kebon Sirih. These tents however are not temporary; these have been the permanent homes for many refugees stranded in …
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Despite his aggressive centralisation of power, the Chinese President is vulnerable. Consequently, he desperately needs his Chinese Dream to succeed. This desperation presents unique opportunities to ASEAN and Australia.
As world leaders struggle to keep their heads above the shifting sands of global migration, the youth must rise up to one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Migration is a complex, highly-politicized topic that runs circles around most modern governments. Whilst most migrants are believed to be in pursuit of economic opportunities, …
Endgame: Why YOUth should engage in the migration debate Read More »
In the context of a rising number of lone-wolf attacks and terrorist groups within the ASEAN region, perhaps it is time to establish an Australia-ASEAN counterterrorism collaboration that will benefit all.
Alexandra Smith is a Third Year Law and Asian studies student at the Australian National University, currently on exchange in South Korea. Over 500 election workers have died and 2,000 more have suffered from fatigue-related illnesses following this year’s Indonesian general election on 17 April. The election, described as the world’s most complicated single-day election, …
Dying for Democracy? Over 500 election workers die during Indonesia election Read More »
The why, what and how of internet regulations in Southeast Asia and Australia. By: Andrea Chan “Eye of gold. Thigh of blue. True is false. Who is who?” So begins a stanza in Masquerade, one of the songs in The Phantom of the Opera musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, as the guests waltz around the …
Regulating fake news: The urgency, challenges, and role of the individual Read More »
In Singapore for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings last week, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced new initiatives to strengthen Australia’s partnership with ASEAN at an informal Summit.
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