We are into the 5th month of war between Russia and Ukraine, so far, the entire world is questioning the motives of Putin, as well as trying to come up with the better plans, to avoid food crisis. Nations in Southeast Asia also are being influenced by food shortage and energy insufficiency, Indonesia, in particular. Current sitting Indonesia President offered to be the peacemaker between Putin and Ukraine. Can he do it? Will he succeed?
After former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe was assassinated, how will this nation react to the new leader? Will Kashida carry on Abe's legacy in political alliance, and economic plannings?
Dr. Marc Lanteigne (兰马克) Teaches in Political Science, including international relations, comparative politics (China, Asia-Pacific, Oceania, Polar Regions), security studies and comparative political economy.
His Current Research Interests focus on China (domestic and international politics) and East Asia (Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands).
