Archive
June 2018
Thailand’s Dangerous Interregnum
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
These are the days when an old system refuses to die and a new system isn't ready to be born.
The Mixed Legacies of Indonesia’s Reformasi
By Natalie Sambhi
Against the odds and despite some setbacks, Indonesia survived its democratic transition and continues to thrive.
Cambodia’s Ersatz Election
By George Wright
Anxiety and crackdowns define a battle for legitimacy in Cambodia.
Will China Have 7 Aircraft Carriers by 2025?
By Abraham Ait
The PLA Navy’s upcoming Type 075 assault ships may deploy fighter jets to better contend pacific naval superiority.
Australia’s Short-Sighted Abandonment of Pacific Shortwave
By Grant Wyeth
Beijing swiftly moves into any of the spaces Australia abandons, and Canberra lacks the capability to reclaim them.
How China Can Make the Most of Its Solar Energy Boom
By Samuel Corwin
China's solar industry has made great strides, but national priorities continue to be undermined by local realities.
The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what lies ahead in the coming years on this front.
Why Postponing the New US-India Dialogue Matters
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Such developments only exacerbate the challenges of managing differences in an important, complex relationship.
One Year After Mother Mushroom’s Imprisonment, Signs of Hope in Vietnam
By Prachi Vidwans and Joy Park
Despite rising repression, the democratic awakening of the Vietnamese people continues.
The Battle for Bangladesh: India vs. China
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
In the battle for influence in Bangladesh, India has long been on top. But China has made inroads.
Meet Taiwan's Newest Official Indigenous Group
By James X. Morris
Taiwan’s courts recognize the Siraya as the island’s 17th indigenous group, setting a new precedent.
Joshua Kurlantzick on Democratic Regression in SE Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Democracy in Southeast Asia seems to be in decline. How bad is the situation?
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