The Hub: International Perspectives

It’s time for joint ASEAN naval exercises

I think of 2012 as the year of the South China Sea disputes. It seemed that hardly a day went by without it being a newsworthy topic. In particular, there was the standoff between Chinese and Philippine ships at Scarborough Shoal in April 2012, which escalated into a political and economic dispute between Beijing and Manila. At that time, the confrontation was discussed daily among many of my colleagues in the Indonesian Navy. It was clear that this was a matter of national and regional importance for Indonesia.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 09:01 By: Capt. Amarulla Octavian, Strategic Review

Factors point to fragile recovery in H2

The economic indicators are looking up. If the global economy remains stable, the much-hoped-for improvement in Poland's economy looks likely.

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:54 By: Andrew Kureth, for Warsaw Business Journal

The Foreign and Security Policies of the Central Asian States

Despite the potentially suffocating interests of external powers, the Central Asian states still have enough political space to pursue their own foreign and security policy agendas. In today’s Q&A session, the CSS’ Stephen Aris reveals the domestic and external factors that help shape these policies.

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:50 By: Stephen Aris, for ISN

Bringing revenue transparency to Indonesia's extractive industries

As a major producer of oil and gas and a global heavyweight in mining, Indonesia knows the many challenges that come with managing abundant natural resources.

Friday, August 2, 2013 - 10:34 By: Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas, Strategic Review

Extra seats won spread across country: CNRP

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The Cambodia National Rescue Party yesterday revealed a list of provinces in which it believes it has won more seats than the government’s 68-55 election results allow for.

Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 08:48 By: Shane Worrell and Meas Sokchea

Aspects of Indonesia’s Foreign, Defence and Trade Policies: Current Developments and Future Expectations

Since 2005, Jakarta has significantly deepened its engagement with the international community. Following sanctions against it by Western countries after the 1999 East Timorese independence referendum, Indonesia has subsequently experienced strong economic growth and a broader foreign policy. The objectives of that foreign policy are centred on three principles: economic growth, the development of military capabilities and positioning Indonesia as a significant regional actor.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 10:59 By: Gustavo Mendiolaza and Cherika Hardjakusumah, Future Directions International

The Future of Nigeria's Oil Economy

There needs to be a transformation of the NNPC from a company which is in the business of selling oil, to one which is also in the business of conserving it.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 10:19 By: Femi Aribisala, Financial Nigeria

Strategic courtship in Southeast Asia

China has gone from struggling to feed its people to being a great power with ever increasing global ambitions. However, as one would expect, the Chinese presence is felt with even greater intensity in its own neighborhood.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 11:29 By: Loro Horta, Strategic Review