Understanding the geopolitical play behind the fall in oil prices
Oil has reached a 4-year low, with the barrel of Brent now under 80 USD for the first time since 2011. The fall has been […]
See MoreOut to get us? The problem with China’s ‘scramble for Europe’
There was a bit of a brouhaha in London over Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang’s visit to the UK this past month. The kerfuffle was […]
See MoreIndonesia’s Regional Strategy: Quo Vadis, Economic Interests?
While other countries in Southeast Asia are busy with their preparation towards the single market in 2015, Jakarta is still focused on maintaining regional cohesion […]
See MoreThe Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute – Power, Institutions, and Identities in East Asia’s ‘other’ territorial conflict
Since 2010, East Asia’s waters are becoming more and more stirred up. With China at the forefront, East Asia’s states are reaching out to satisfy […]
See MoreBurma’s Transformation? Give ASEAN Some Credit
ASEAN’s stance towards Burma has often been criticized for being too soft. It’s true that the organizations policy options towards the country were restricted. But […]
See MoreWho’s after Hu? The Bo Xilai Incident and the Future of Political Leadership in China
With the change of leadership looming, recent events in Beijing evoked a sense of discomposure and polarization within the Chinese inner power circle. What do […]
See MoreContemporary ‘Power’ Shifts Resulting in a Polycentric World Order: Newcoming International Entities Lead the Way
With the advent of the 21st century new actors have risen to prominence in the international theatre. ‘Power’ is getting disseminated among these actors and […]
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