US-China rivalry and Public Diplomacy in Southeast Asia, Bangkok Post Asia Focus (Thailand), March 14th, 2022.
Indonesia lies at the heart of a maritime rivalry” Southeast Asia Globe, March 7th, 2022.
Joe Bidens’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy: A view from Southeast Asia, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Australia), February 16th, 2022.
Why the United States needs to offer Indonesia more, Policy Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) February 9th, 2022.
Maritime Security considerations for new capital city Nusantara, The Jakarta Post (Indonesia), March 18th , 2021.
Indonesia-Singapore Defence Cooperation Agreement: A Win Win (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore) January 28th, 2021.
Maritime Security considerations for new capital city Nusantara” The Jakarta Post (Indonesia), March 18th , 2021.
Coast Guard Diplomacy and maritime security architecture in Southeast Asia” East Asia Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University), March 2021.
Coast Guard Diplomacy and maritime security architecture in Southeast Asia” East Asia Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University), March 2021.
China’s New Coast Guard Law and its implication to the South China Sea Dispute” (Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy (KIMS) Commentaries, Republic of Korea) December 2021.
Indonesia’s New Army Chief: Nudging the Country Towards the Sea , Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Commentary, Singapore) November 23rd, 2021.
Will the Recent U.S. Legislation Proposing Sanctions on China Be Good for Southeast Asia? Asian Defence Insights Malaysia, November 23rd, 2021.
Australia-Indonesia: Burn the boats, The Interpreter (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Australia), November 10th 2021.
AUKUS adds fuel to the South China Sea dispute, East Asia Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University), November 1st 2021.
Indonesia needs more than a military strategy for the Natunas” The Straits Times (Singapore), October 23rd 2021. (republish form ISEAS commentary)
Important Notes for Maritime Cooperation in the South China Sea, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) Conference Paper, October 9th 2021.
North Natuna Sea: Indonesia Needs More Than a Military Strategy, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore, October 14th 2021.
ASEAN’s dilemma in the South China Sea, Policy Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) October 6th, 2021.
AUKUS and the Challenge of Asserting ASEAN Centrality in the Indo-Pacific, Asia Global Online (Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong) September 30th , 2021.
Reformulating ASEAN’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, East Asia Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) September 29th, 2021.
China’s Recent Foray into the North Natuna Sea is Problematic, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore, September 22nd, 2021.
Do You Hear the People Tweet?: The Role of Social Media in Indonesia’s Foreign Policy, Asia Global Online (Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong) September 2nd , 2021.
Deliberate Ambiguity of China’s new “Territorial Waters” Declaration” The Interpreter, Lowy Institute for International Policy, Australia, August 31st, 2021.
How China’s Public Diplomacy on the South China Sea May Not Succeed, Center on Public Diplomacy, (University of Southern California, United States), August 5th, 2021.
Towards a rigorous Code of Conduct for the South China Sea, East Asia Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) July 30th, 2021.
What’s next for Maritime Cooperation Between Indonesia and Australia?, Policy Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) July 16th, 2021.
Why the New Indonesia-US Maritime Training Centre is Strategically Important” (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore) July 7th, 2021
Indonesia's maritime centre in Batam holds strategic importance” The Straits Times (Singapore), July 8th 2021. (republish form ISEAS commentary)
How can Indonesia and South Korea Use Public Diplomacy to Partner for Security Under the New Southern Policy?”, Center on Public Diplomacy, (University of Southern California, United States), June 23rd, 2021.
China and Indonesia: The Limits of Transactionalism, Fulcrum (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore) June 15th, 2021.
Even the British are Coming: ASEAN and the Internationalization of the South China Sea” Asia Global Online Journal (Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong) June 10th, 2021.
Sub Salvage mission brings Jakarta, Beijing closer, Bangkok Post (Thailand), May 25th , 2021
Toxic reaction to Japan’s Fukushima water dump, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia), April 22nd, 2021.
Resolving Indonesia and Singapore’s UNCLOS dispute, East Asia Forum (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) April 7th, 2021.
International Law Matters in the South China Sea, Fulcrum (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore) April 6th, 2021.
Public opinion and civil society: shaping Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy?” New Mandala (Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University) March 16th, 2021.
The USA and UNCLOS: It’s Time to Ratify” Fulcrum (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore) February 22nd, 2021
Indonesian academic: China’s new Coast Guard law escalatory and without legal basis” Think China, Singapore (Reproduced from Fulcrum ISEAS Commentary), February 8th, 2021.
Why Indonesia’s seizure of an Iranian tanker is purely domestic law, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia), February 1st, 2021.
Obstacles to an Indo-Pacific Rules-Based International Order, Asia Global Online Journal (Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong) January 28th, 2021.
China’s New Coast Guard Law: Illegal and Escalatory, Fulcrum (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof Ishak Institute Commentary, Singapore) January 27th, 2021.
Indonesia Submit Extended Continental Shelf Proposal Amidst Pandemic: Why now is important?, Co-Author with Arie Afriansyah , Modern Diplomacy, January 9th 2021.
How can Southeast Asia Benefit from the new U.S. policy on Illegal Fishing? (commentary) Mongabay (US), January 8th, 2021.
As Chinese UUV found in Indonesian waters, a Strong Message Must be Sent” Southeast Asia Globe. January 7th, 2021.
CoC Should Prioritize Protecting Fishermen in South China Sea, The Jakarta Post, November 13th, 2020
Indonesia Balances War on Illegal Fishing with International Obligations (commentary)”, Mongabay (US), October 28th, 2020.
Prabowo Redeemed in Washington’s Eyes Amid US-China Rivalry, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia), October 20th, 2020.
The South China Sea and the Next President of the United States, Policy Forum (Asia & the Pacific Policy Society, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) October 20th, 2020.
Will the US – China Rivalry Bring Back Interventionists Policy to Southeast Asia?, Modern Diplomacy, October 18th, 2020.
Indonesia and the Development of the Law of the Sea: Reflections on History, Scholarships, and Teachings.” Afronomicslaw.org (Teaching and Researching International Law in Asia (TRILA) program, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore), September 19th, 2020.
Does ASEAN Have an Evolving International Legal Culture?, Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, (Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, United States) September 16th, 2020.
Indonesia’s Maritime Law Enforcement Faces Troubled Waters”, East Asia Forum, (Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University), August 29th, 2020.
Jakarta Should be Very Wary of Beijing’s South China Sea Proposals, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia), August 28th, 2020.
75 Years Defending Indonesia’s Foreign Policy in International Law, International Policy Digest Blog (United States) August 28th, 2020.
The China-US Rivalry and the Pandemic: Challenges to ASEAN Neutrality, Asia Global Online (Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong) August 27th, 2020.
Is American assertiveness in the South China Sea good for Indonesia?, Policy Forum (Asia & the Pacific Policy Society, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University) August 6th, 2020.
Do Scholar’s Argument Matter in the South China Sea?, Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, (Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, United States) July 20th, 2020.
Repositioning the Region (ASEAN) in the Asian Century, Bangkok Post (Thailand), July 15th, 2020.
International Law Takes a Step Towards Asia, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia), June 30th, 2020.
Gauging Indonesia’s Interests in the South China Sea?, Co-Author with Arie Afriansyah, East Asia Forum, (Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University), June 26th, 2020.
Will ASEAN Member States United Behind the South China Sea Arbitration Ruling?” Modern Diplomacy.eu, June 16th, 2020.
COVID-19 and Indonesia’s Maritime Security Challenges., Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC, United States), June 5th, 2020.
As Jakarta Trim Defense, Beijing Makes Waves In The South China Sea, The Interpreter, (Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia), May 19th, 2020.
65 Years Since Bandung: Indonesia’s Role as a Leader In International Law, Asean Today (Singapore), April 28th, 2020.
Arguing International Law In The South China Sea: Does It Still Really Matter?, Modern Diplomacy.eu, April 26th, 2020.
China's Claim To Traditional Fishing Rights In The North Natuna Sea Does Not Hold Up, East Asia Forum, (Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University), 22nd April 2020.
China’s Traditional Fishing Rights Claim In North Natuna Sea Baseless, The Jakarta Post, April 4th, 2020.
Omnibus Law For Indonesia’s Maritime Security, The Asean Post (Malaysia), March 7th, 2020.
Law of The Sea Not Ready for Modern Technology?, Co-Author with Jeremia Humolong Prasetya, The Asean Post (Malaysia), February 15th, 2020.
25 Years of The Rule of Law at Sea, Bangkok Post (Thailand), February 5th, 2020.
Indonesian Nationalism and International Law, The Asean Post (Malaysia), January 26th, 2020.
Indonesian Nationalism Vs. International Law, The Jakarta Globe, January 20th, 2020.
Will We See Return of Rampant IUU Fishing?, The Jakarta Post, January 10th, 2020.
Beijing Must Back Off in Natuna. Bangkok Post (Thailand), January 10th, 2020.
ASEAN Outlook To Solve South China Sea Dispute?, The Asean Post (Malaysia), January 1st, 2020.
How Will Prabowo Defend Indonesia At Sea?, The Asean Post (Malaysia), December 21st, 2019.
Can Singapore Conduct Traditional Military Exercises in Indonesian Waters?, The Jakarta Post, December 18th, 2019.
Jokowi Maintains Maritime Vision, Bangkok Post (Thailand), December 11th, 2019
Finding a Balance in Fisheries War, Bangkok Post (Thailand), December 5th, 2019.
Sink 'Em All or Swim with the Current: Reorienting Policy in the Fisheries Sector, The Jakarta Globe, November 25th, 2019.
The Asian Century and the Future of International Law, Fletcher Forum of World Affairs Rostrum, (The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, USA) April 2nd, 2019.
Asylum Seekers: Dilemma Between Human Rights and Indonesia – Australia Bilateral Relations.” Published in LEX Magazine Vol. 39. December 2014 Edition. 31 December, 2014.