Simon Hutagalung

1 week ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

Indonesia’s push for the membership of Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) highlights Jakarta’s strategic aim to reshape regional dynamics and strengthen its leadership within Southeast Asia. As the fourth most populous country in the ASEAN bloc and the member with the largest economy, Indonesia is projected to surpass USD 1.4 trillion in nominal GDP by 2025. This gives Indonesia considerable influence in shaping ASEAN’s policy agenda.

1 week ago | nst.com.my | Simon Hutagalung

IN 2025, the Asean Summit convened under Malaysian chairmanship against the backdrop of intensifying regional crises and global economic turbulence. The Myanmar crisis continues to pose a significant security dilemma for Asean. Since the military coup in February 2021, the country has seen the number of internally displaced persons rise to three million as of late April 2025. This humanitarian toll has increased despite intermittent ceasefires, dialogues and various efforts.

1 week ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

In early 2025, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—faces a critical turning point in the political and security landscape of West Africa. Formed in the wake of successive coups between 2020 and 2023, the AES presents a unified front against what its leaders describe as neo-colonial interference and regional instability.

1 week ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

In 2025, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea reach a crucial turning point in the evolving strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific. Confronted with an escalating rivalry between the US and China—encompassing military posturing, economic competition, and technological leadership—these nations, each with their unique historical paths and domestic priorities, formulate policies that balance the pressures of great powers with their need for autonomy, stability, and growth.

1 week ago | eurasiareview.com | Simon Hutagalung

In 2025, the semiconductor industry finds itself at a crossroads of unprecedented opportunity and risk. It has evolved from a primarily commercial sector into a strategic asset crucial for national security, economic resilience, and technological leadership. Semiconductors underpin every aspect of modern life, powering artificial intelligence, enabling next-generation telecommunications, and electrifying transportation and defense systems.