Hema Nadarajah

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Canada-Indonesia Trade Agreement Marks a New Chapter in Indo-Pacific Relations

Canada-Indonesia Trade Agreement Marks a New Chapter in Indo-Pacific Relations

On November 15, Canada and Indonesia announced the completion of the negotiations for the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Peru. The culmination of three years of negotiations, the agreement aims to strengthen economic ties by reducing trade barriers, expanding market access, and fostering mutual growth. The CEPA...

Thailand’s Leadership Shakeup Could Portend More Political and Economic Uncertainty

Thailand’s Leadership Shakeup Could Portend More Political and Economic Uncertainty

On August 16, the Thai parliament approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party as the country’s new prime minister, two days after the Constitutional Court ordered the removal of her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, over ethics violations. On August 7, the same court forced the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP), which holds a plurality of seats in...