Author: Grace Harding * The frontlines of radicalisation are no longer found in remote training camps; they are in the glow of a smartphone. In Southeast Asia, home to one of the world’s most digitally interconnected youth populations, social media use among the 15–24...
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The Difference Between Erasmus+ and ASEAN Programmes as The Highlight of The Weaknesses of Southeast Asian Regional Integration
Author: Emilie Mrabti* Higher education globalization often illustrates political ambitions of a region, as we can see, for example, with the Erasmus program in the European Union (EU). Indeed, created in 1987, the Erasmus program is a program aiming to increase...
France Engagement in Southeast Asia: Genuine Cooperation or Rebranded Image
Author: Cialdella Honorine* In May 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue (defense meeting) in Singapore to deliver a clear message: France is not a visitor in the Indo-Pacific; it’s a “resident Power” by highlighting that 1.6 million...
From Competition to Cooperation: Why ASEAN and Australia Should Align on Critical Minerals
Author: Amber Chen* China’s recent intensification of its rare earth restrictions on Japan this month highlights the potential geostrategic vulnerabilities present. Critical minerals play a central role in economic security, industrial competitiveness, and...




