Tag: INDONESIA

  • CHINA’S FUTURE: DOMINATION, COOPERATION, OR QUAGMIRE?

    CHINA’S FUTURE: DOMINATION, COOPERATION, OR QUAGMIRE?

    ASSESSING REGIONAL RESPONSES TO CHINA’S AMBITIONS THESIS STATEMENT John Hulsman’s assertion is fundamentally flawed. He claims a successful Chinese takeover of Taiwan will trigger uncontested dominance in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific. This perspective is filled with naïve assumptions. It overlooks the rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and geopolitical realities that shape the region. “AVOIDING…

  • Indonesia as America’s Compass Rose in a Multipolar World

    Indonesia as America’s Compass Rose in a Multipolar World

    INDONESIA: AMERICA’S INDOPACIFIC COMPASS ROSE; ITS TUTOR AND GUIDE FOR AMERICAN FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY WITHIN THE GEOPOLITICS OF INDOPACIFIC MULTIPOLARITY

  • Why the U.S. is Not an Indo-Pacific Nation

    Why the U.S. is Not an Indo-Pacific Nation

    Feb 24, 2025 — by Tom Raquer in Uncategorized You decide. But let me be clear: I assert we are not an Indo-Pacific nation; we are unequivocally a North American nation. North America encompasses Canada, the United States, and Mexico, which share geographical, cultural, and economic ties. In contrast, the Indo-Pacific includes the interconnected maritime regions…

  • A Multipolar Approach to Global Stability Feb 3, 2025 — by Tom Raquer in Uncategorized —DEAR ESSENTIAL AMERICAN CITIZEN, Thesis Statement:  To effectively navigate the complexities of U.S.-Indo-Pacific relations in an increasingly multipolar world, American foreign policy must shift from a confrontational stance. It should emphasize collaboration and respect for regional autonomy. Addressing domestic challenges ensures the…