This paper aims to analyse why Indonesia projects democracy as a state identity by taking on the role of democracy promoter? This paper argues that Indonesia's aspiring role as a democracy promoter is not a manifestation of a firm and coherent democratic political culture, which is more likely...

In the post-Cold War era, East Asia has undergone fundamental changes. These are even more visible in the 21st century with the rise of China and the United States' long-term plan for pivoting to the region, as well as the emergence of Asian middle powers and ASEAN's greater role as a global...

Despite increased study of Southeast Asian regionalism, micro-regionalism in Southeast Asia remains comparatively less researched. With the emergence of decentralised states in the region, opportunities have opened up for sub-national authorities to play significant roles in the regional...