Member Articles

Rising military activity and non-traditional challenges in the littorals threaten the health of the oceans and the people who depend on them. This recommends a partnership between India, South Korea, and ASEAN in marine governance and infrastructure.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights Europe’s strategic vulnerability in their dependence on Russian oil and gas exports. This has triggered a re-think of European energy strategy, which will focus on local solar, wind, and seaborne energy sources.

Lack of mutually agreed truth has become a danger to governance. However, global cooperation can stem the tide of intellectual sewage that undermines democracies worldwide.

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, carried out with the support of Belarus, is a violation of the norms of international law that form the basis of the international order shaped after the Second World War.

In September, UN members will vote for the next secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union and determine the future of internet governance. Russia’s candidate proposes bringing the internet the under complete control of nation states.

This argues that Russia is violating international law in Ukraine using baseless allegations, and states' responses should be guided accordingly.

The transition to a complete post-pandemic economy without disruptive infection resurgences may take years. In the interim, ASEAN must enact proactively policy initiatives to prepare for an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable ASEAN Community.

At a time when global attention is focused on NATO, the question arises whether the Middle East is ripe for a similar model of a joint military force—and whether there might be room for Israel in a regional alliance of this sort.

This highlights possible paths to rekindle cooperation between the EU and UK in foreign affairs and security policy, a necessary step to shape a strong joint response to Russia’s threats to European security.

The EU-AU summit will be an opportunity for African nations to further their climate and resilient development agenda. Collaboration on renewable energy investments between African and Europe could be vital to Africa’s energy transition and goals.