1. Religion, Race and Politics: ASEAN’s Gordian Knot

    PoliticsSocietySoutheast AsiaUncategorized

    It’s time for ASEAN to play a constructive role in tackling religious and racial tensions across the region.

  2. Burma: A Fragile Peace

    PoliticsRegionSoutheast AsiaTopicBurma

    The feting of Burmese President Thein Sein in Europe and elsewhere is premature. Much work remains for Burma to achieve a true peace.

  3. Asia’s Faithful Respond to News of Pope Francis

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    Simon Roughneen reports from Rome concerning the local Asian response to the election of a new pope.

  4. Tibet on Fire: Self-Immolations Rising

    East AsiaPoliticsSocietySoutheast AsiaUncategorized

    Self-immolations by Tibetan monks have spiked with China’s leadership change. Beijing continues to ignore their message.

  5. Diplomat Lens: Photo of the Week

    Central AsiaEast AsiaOceaniaRegionSouth AsiaSoutheast AsiaJapan

    Got photos you'd like to share? Check out Diplomat Lens: Photo of the Week, a new section of the website that showcases the best reader submitted digital photos each week.

  6. What Fracking Means for Southeast Asia

    EconomyEnvironmentSoutheast Asia

    Despite the rhetoric, Southeast Asian governments have been slow to tap their oil reserves. Fracking could make progress even slower.

  7. Fighting and Fallout in Sabah

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    Violence has escalated on Sabah, where the Sultan of Sulu and his troops remain firm in their demands.