Tag: south_china_sea

Media Monitor: Straits Times reports US demands challenge Indonesia's independent foreign policy

21 Jan 2026 2:09 a.m. · Source: The Straights Times

The Straits Times reports the U.S. is demanding Indonesia purchase maritime surveillance drones and allow increased military presence in exchange for lower tariffs, testing Jakarta's 'bebas aktif' foreign policy.

Politics and Government Business World Media Economy Trade Military Asia Indonesia Donald Trump Prabowo Subianto South China Sea tariffs foreign policy The Straights Times
Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports US Military to Upgrade Palau Harbor Amid Concerns Over Chinese Influence

29 Jul 2025 6:00 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports the U.S. military will upgrade Palau's harbor to accommodate warships, while Chinese businesses lease land near strategic sites, raising concerns about surveillance and influence.

Politics and Government World Military Asia General Politics Federal Government Asia Trade Law Enforcement Palau China Surveillance South China Sea International Relations The Washington Post