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03/06/2024

stratsea.com spoke to Yanni Xinyan of Entomal Biotech regarding its out-of-the-box solution to addressing Malaysia’s food waste and creating a circular economy.



https://stratsea.com/key-solution-to-combatting-malaysias-food-waste/

Sustainability Key Solution to Combatting Malaysia’s Food Waste June 3, 2024 / 10 minutes of reading An adult black soldier fly. Credit: Getty. Sponsored Content The Fly Lady “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” If such quote were to be spoken by just anyone, it may come across as bei...

03/06/2024

M. Anas Mahfudhi scrutinizes the issue of women’s representation post-Pemilu.

Politics When Oligarchs and Political Dynasties Hinder Women’s Representation June 3, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading Female demonstrators campaigning for women’s representation in the DPR. Credit: Antara Foto. Introduction In general, Indonesia’s female legislative candidates (caleg) faced a stee...

20/05/2024

Brice Lee Tseen Fu () foresees Philippine President to have a challenging task in charting the country’s foreign policy. and

Diplomacy Marcos Jr.’s Triple Trouble May 20, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has a difficult task in charting the Philippines’ foreign policy amidst the region’s increasing geopolitical flux. Credit: Ezra Acayan / Getty Images Introduction President Ferdinand ....

16/05/2024

Deluge, smoke and degradation. Mohammad Zulhafiy () discusses the triple planetary crisis threatening Malaysia.

Climate Change How Malaysia Grapples with the Triple Planetary Crisis May 16, 2024 / 9 minutes of reading Peatland fires in neighboring Indonesia severely impacts life in Malaysia. Credit: Matt Palmer/Unsplash Deluge The COP28 in Dubai last year underscored the urgency of the ongoing planetary crise...

13/05/2024

Haekal Al Asyari unpacks recent adoption of the Artificial Intelligence Act and projects its worldwide implications, including in Indonesia.

Cybersecurity The EU’s New AI Regulation Will Have Global Implications May 13, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading Illustration of a robot. Credit: hobijist3d / Unsplash Introduction Two months ago, the European Parliament have finally passed the long-awaited Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act that was firs...

28/04/2024

Dina Zaman, Shafizan Johari and Aziff Azuddin comment on how recent global and local events have intensified identity politics in .



https://stratsea.com/malaysia-in-the-middle/

28/04/2024

Muhammad Sinatra offers his analysis on Joko Anwar’s latest horror triumph Siksa Kubur (Grave Torture).



https://stratsea.com/muslim-anxiety-gender-subversion-and-trauma-recovery-in-siksa-kubur/

26/04/2024

The Green Ribbon Group publishes the second and final part of its ongoing research series, “The Impact of Gaza-related Social Media Content on Mental Health in Malaysia.”

05/04/2024

Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama explain why the China-Indonesia endeavor to foster closer collaboration in counterterrorism may not be as smooth-sailing as expected.



https://stratsea.com/can-china-and-indonesia-forge-stronger-counterterrorism-collaboration/

02/04/2024

Mohammad Izam Dwi Sukma investigates China’s cyber activities that target middle powers and prescribes potential measures to enhance Indonesia’s cybersecurity.



https://stratsea.com/chinas-assertive-cyber-activism-and-lessons-for-indonesia/

02/04/2024

Rizqy Amelia Zein discusses Putin’s different facets of antisemitism to ramp up global support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.



https://stratsea.com/two-face-antisemitism-in-the-pro-russian-narratives/

24/03/2024

In light of the expansion of Kodams, Jane Rosalina Rumpia dives into the debate surrounding the issue.



https://stratsea.com/security-vs-militarization-the-debate-over-kodam-expansion/

18/03/2024

M. Anas Mahfudhi and Ahalla Tsauro argue why Jokowi’s relationship with PDI-P is bound to deteriorate post-2024 Presidential Election.



https://stratsea.com/a-burning-bridge-jokowi-pdi-p-saga-post-2024-presidential-election/

15/03/2024

In light of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Dias P.S. Mahayasa and Bimantoro K. Pramono analyse Indonesian netizens responses to Putin’s projected masculinity.



https://stratsea.com/analysing-indonesian-netizens-response-to-putins-projected-masculinity-two-years-after-the-invasion-of-ukraine/

08/03/2024

Daniel Kalangie lays out the problems of Jokowi’s developmentalism in eastern Indonesia and questions if the likely Prabowo administration could address persistent socio-economic challenges in the region.

Economy Unfinished Homework in the East March 8, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Poverty is still rife in eastern Indonesia despite multiple national projects to elevate people’s livelihood. Credit: Ivan/Lombok Post. Introduction In the last decade, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has transformed t...

19/02/2024

Faris Ibrahim explains why Indonesia's presidential and vice-presidential debate series was popular for a different reason.

Politics Indonesia’s Less than Substantial Presidential Debates February 19, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading President-elect Prabowo Subianto dancing in one of the televised debates against his rivals. Credit: Media Indonesia. A Gimmicky Election Indonesia’s presidential and vice-presidential debate...

14/02/2024

Haidar Masyhur Fadhil examines Abah Aos’ controversial statement associating Anies Baswedan with Imam Mahdi.

Political Islam Controversy: Anies Baswedan as Imam Mahdi February 14, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading Abah Aos and Anies Baswedan. Credit: /X Introduction In the context of every national election that takes place in Indonesia, the participation of religious leaders – whether they are e...

12/02/2024

The Green Ribbon Group (GRG) measures and assesses the mental health implications of exposure to social media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza in Malaysia.

Mental Health The Impact of Gaza-related Social Media Content on Mental Health in Malaysia February 12, 2024 / 1 minute of reading Promoted Content in support of the Green Ribbon Group. stratsea.com is pleased to share the Green Ribbon Group’s latest publication entitled, “The Impact of Gaza-rel...

12/02/2024

Yokie Rahmad Isjchwansyah looks into the Labor Party’s chance at winning votes in the Indonesian election this week, while ruminating on the obstacles it has faced and the distinct campaign it has pursued.

Politics Can the Labor Party Win Votes This Wednesday? February 12, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading President and General Secretary of the Labor Party along with the Chairman of the Election Commission. Credit: Joanito De Saojoao/Berita Satu Media Holdings. Introduction On paper, it should be relatively...

04/02/2024

Yahya Fathur Rozy explains why Islamist populism is muted in today’s political contestation in Indonesia.

Political Islam The Muted Islamic Populism in Indonesia February 4, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Around 500.000-750.000 demonstrators gathered around national monument, Jakarta, demanding Ahok’s imprisonment. Photo by Sigid Setiawan/Antara Introduction Unlike the previous presidential election in 2...

04/02/2024

Kusumasari Ayuningtyas tells the stories of four women behind deradicalization process of terrorist inmates in Indonesian prisons.

Violent Extremism Women Behind Deradicalization Efforts February 4, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading The women behind deradicalization process in Indonesian prisons deserve recognition for their important work. Credit: Windi Setyawan/Unsplash. Introduction Women have been involved in the rehabilitation o...

25/01/2024

Haidar Masyhur Fadhil examines Anies Baswedan’s unique campaign formats to win the votes of various demographics.

Politics Anies is Online: Bold or Risky? January 25, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading A Desak Anies event in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. Credit: Ahmad Subaidi/Antara Foto. Introduction The 2024 Presidential Election in Indonesia is approaching its culmination point. Candidates for the top two government...

23/01/2024

Hanif Abdul Halim lays out the current landscape and issues of AI adoption in the Global South.

https://stratsea.com/ai-development-for-the-global-south/

23/01/2024

Dr. Nia Deliana argues why Israel’s war on Gaza is a symptom of a failing world order.

https://stratsea.com/gaza-and-an-alternate-world-order/

14/01/2024

Yvonne Khor offers a glimpse into the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, highlighting the illicit economic activities in and between Nepal and Malaysia.

Human Security The OCIndex: Combating Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants January 14, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading Promoted Content in support of the Migration for Development and Equality (MIDEQ) Nepali workers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Credit: Om Astha Rai/Nepal...

12/01/2024

Muhammad Muhammad Nasir chronicles his experience and lessons gained from his brief visit to Pondok Modern Al-Aqsha, as part of his process to study on the pesantren culture.

Education Essay: A Foreigner in Pondok Pesantren January 12, 2024 / 9 minutes of reading Santris in Indonesia. Credit: /Instagram Hailing from Kano State, a historic state in northern Nigeria, I embarked on a journey inspired by my passion for cross-cultural experiences. This adventu...

10/01/2024

Analyzing various development discourses in Indonesia, Athar Hadiyan and Darynaufal Mulyaman study the historical background behind the country’s return to industrialization.

Economy Explainer: Indonesia’s Return to Industrialization January 10, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Production Line in Manufacturing Sector. Credit: Unsplash/Ant Rozetsky Introduction To developing countries, there will always be some constraints to development, such as limited natural resources, l...

08/01/2024

On its sixth and final report of the workplace mental health research series, the Green Ribbon Group introduces the "Solution Pyramid", its model for supporting employee mental health and enhancing organisational productivity in Malaysian workplaces.

https://stratsea.com/building-a-community-approach-to-workplace-mental-health/

02/01/2024

Episode Two of the docuseries by GRG and PRFC features Head Coach Gerard Cases and Team Captain Abeck as they explore the unique responsibilities and stressors that they experience.

Mental Health GRG x PRFC Episode 2: The Champion Mentality January 2, 2024 / 1 minute of reading stratsea.com is pleased to share episode two of the docuseries by the Green Ribbon Group (GRG) and Pahang Rangers Futsal Club (PRFC) on men’s mental health. This episode features Head Coach Gerard Casa...

25/12/2023

In this piece, Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama capture the dynamics of China-Indonesia relations in the year 2023.

Diplomacy China-Indonesia Relations in 2023: A Year-in-Review December 25, 2023 / 11 minutes of reading Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Credit: W***y Kurniawan/REUTERS Introduction This year has been yet another vital period for China-Indonesia relations, ...