Indonesia Passes Historic Sexual Violence Prevention Bill
On Tuesday, the Indonesian House of Parliament in Jakarta passed the historic Sexual Crimes Bill (TPKS).
Myanmar Military Continues Arson Campaign Against Resistance Fighters
Since the start of 2022, the Myanmar military has burned over a hundred villages across Myanmar as the junta attempts to stifle opposition to its February 2021 coup.
Nuclear Legacy and Strategic Future: The Marshallese to Renegotiate their Relationship with the United States
Talks over the renewal of the Marshall Islands Compact of Free Association– a military and economic agreement between the Marshall Islands and the US– have been stalled for months, leaving the US struggling to defend its interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Balikatan Exercises: US-Philippine Relations Deepen
Since March 28, roughly 9,000 American and Filipino soldiers have been conducting the two countries’ most extensive joint military exercises in seven years as part of the annual Balikatan drills.
Philippine Presidential Election Campaigns Face Social Media Disinformation and COVID Restrictions
This year's Philippine electoral candidates are facing increasing barriers to a free and fair election, despite the significance of this election to the democratic state of the nation.
The Solomon Islands: A New Focus in US-China Relations
While the geopolitical focus has shifted towards Europe in the last few months, the Indo-Pacific region and its constituent nations remain in an increasingly competitive environment.
