Note: This article was originally published  in  Jakarta Globe  on 29 January 2018. ERIA's event  on  'Why Think Tanks Matter More Than Ever' was featured.

As countries strive to tackle new challenges — from rising populism, terrorism to changing dynamics in world politics — evidence-based information provided by credible think tanks is increasingly becoming more relevant and crucial, research experts said on Friday (26/01). (Read the full article by using the link above).