Region
Southeast Asia
Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
President Marcos said that his administration has reached out to Malaysia and Vietnam at a time of growing friction in contested waters.
Are We There Yet? Indonesia’s Huge EV Challenge
By Mailinda Eka Yuniza and Jonathan Abram Dewanto
Indonesia wants to increase its use of EVs but the cost of rolling out public charging stations is just one challenge.
Thai Nationals Evacuated From Conflict Zone in Myanmar’s Shan State
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thais were reportedly victims of human trafficking rescued from online scam centers in Laukkai, in northern Shan State.
Where Does Ganjar Pranowo Stand on Indonesia’s Foreign Policy?
By Noto Suoneto
The PDI-P candidate has laid out a platform that suggests a good deal of continuity with the approach of President Joko Widodo.
Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Disembark in Indonesia’s Aceh Region
By Sebastian Strangio
Five boats carrying nearly 900 people have reached western Indonesia over the past week, UNHCR officials say.
A South China Sea Code of Conduct Cannot Be Built on a Foundation of Bad Faith
By Raymond Powell
There’s an obvious reason CoC talks haven’t progressed: China isn’t interested.
One Dutchman and 350,000 Cambodian Refugees
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Hans van Zoggel.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Makes Another Threat After Receiving Subpoena
By Mong Palatino
The former leader has been summoned to appear at a court in Quezon City next month.
Hamas Will Release Thai Hostages When Ceasefire Declared, Officials Say
By Sebastian Strangio
A team of Muslim Thai officials have been in contact with the Palestinian militant Hamas since last month.
What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Views from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on National Defense
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
All three have pledged to expand and modernize the Indonesian National Armed Forces, though it remains to be seen how they would put the idea into practice.
How Far the Rot of Corruption Has Spread In Vietnam
By David Hutt
Nguyen Phu Trong believes he can purge and purify the Communist Party. But what if corruption is not a quirk of the system, but its essence?