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Indonesia under Prabowo—promises, protests, and power
What does the first year of the presidency of Subianto Prabowo reveal about Indonesia’s political direction? How resilient is its democracy under his leadership? And what kind of regional and global power is Indonesia seeking to become?
Navigating East Asian names in a Western world
East Asians living in Western societies face the mispronounciation and changing of their names and deeper questions of identity, belonging, and cultural respect.
Profit, Politics, and the Future of Indonesia’s Rainforests
In addition to deforestation for palm oil, the pressures include pulpwood plantations, nickel mining, and large-scale food-security schemes.
How governments in Asia juggle the pros and cons of AI
Generative AI has prompted both excitement and alarm in Asia’s capitals, where the potential for economic growth and national prestige is being weighed against risk, regulation, and long-term control.
How Chinese international students navigate their experience in Australia
In Australia, 22% of all international university students are from China. What is their experience of Australia and how are they being received, embraced or excluded?