Waqf-based forests: Harnessing Islamic philanthropy for climate financing in Indonesia
Faith has long been devoted to salving social ills – addressing environmental challenges is the next step.
60 years of Kartini Day: Indonesia’s feminist pioneer or political pawn?
The story of a 19th century Javanese noblewoman has been co-opted for control but also liberation.
Australia’s comparative advantage in climate transition
Already world leaders in rooftop solar, Australians should take the opportunity with supporting rollouts in Southeast Asia.
What Prabowo’s election victory in Indonesia means for deeper reconciliation with Timor‑Leste
Unresolved issues hinder a profound healing process and Indonesia’s President-elect could make a powerful gesture to advance the cause.
Three factors hardening China’s stance on Taiwan
Beijing might not soon invade, but its “grey-zone” threats are set to escalate.
FONOPs send a message – but they don’t speak for themselves
Making the case for rules can dispel a common misunderstanding that promoting freedom on the seas is about power.
In the Olympics of Drag, Taiwan just took the gold
Nymphia Wind’s victory on RuPaul’s Drag Race is historic, with implications for Taiwanese politics and international relations.
As warfare changes, so does Australian strategy
The National Defence Strategy is not as new as the government claims, but comes with welcome capability investments.
The Kyrgyzstan route facilitating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s military aims in Ukraine have been furthered by its trade with the Central Asian nation.