What the West Can Learn from the ASEAN Way
By Edgardo Angara
The rise of ASEAN shows how consensus-building, more than the rule of the majority, can help nations overcome religious and racial...
Getting to Yes with China and North Korea
By Walter Clemens, Jr.
We are all for world peace and economic stability. But who holds the key? In this article, the author shares his...
Indonesia Islamic Economic Project: A Disruptive Initiative for a more Just, Inclusive, and Impactful...
By Banjaran Surya Indrastomo
Indonesia Islamic economic project was initiated in the periphery and has been expanding significantly in different spectrums generating both authentic and...
Trump’s Asia Tour: From Old Conflicts to New Prospects
By Dan Steinbock
Trump’s gruelling 12-day...
BRICS – Potential and Future in an Emerging New World Economy
By Peter Koenig
The article is based on an interview with Tashreeq Truebody, Radio 786, South Africa. Peter Koenig elaborates on the potential of BRICS...
How To Fight Corruption in the Philippines
Interview with Dr. Dan Steinbock
Despite opposition, President Duterte's Anti-Corruption Commission is vital in light of Philippine history and international experience. To be effective, the...
Can Sustainable Peace and Co-operation Be Achieved in the South China Sea Region?
By Li Jianwei and Ramses Amer
Since mid-2016, positive improvements have been made in the South China Sea region. However, more efforts are needed to...
From the Trans-Atlantic Axis and the Trans-Asian Axis
By Dan Steinbock
The ASEAN faces old and new challenges, and a huge long-term opportunity. The next three decades could witness the shift of...
The Myths and Realities of Duterte’s Infrastructure Initiative
By Dan Steinbock
A huge upgrade of infrastructure is vital for Philippines economic future. That’s why it is contested by entrenched interests, including foreign powers....
Singapore: Designing the Future in the Midst of Uncertainty
By Lester Gunnion
The Singapore government has a vision of transitioning to higher-value-added industries, and thus boosting productivity, by focussing on skill development, innovation, and...





































































