Archive
2018
Indonesia’s 2019 Election: Food (Prices) for Thought
By Erin Cook
The economic debate is heating up as the country approaches its next presidential election.
Thailand’s Politics Heat Up Ahead of Elusive Election
By Luke Hunt
With the new round of hype over potential polls in Thailand has come a focus on parties, players, and who the future prime minister could be.
India, Japan Conclude First Dharma Guardian Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise marks the further deepening of military cooperation between India and Japan.
Bringing Vietnam Into the ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The Trump administration can make the Free and Open Indo-Pacific idea work in Southeast Asia – with Vietnam as a model.
Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant?
By Ben Ho Wan Beng
Another take on the A2/AD vs. carrier debate
How Iran Aims to Build a Multilateral Security Cooperation Framework
By Micha'el Tanchum
Amid sanctions, Iran focuses on building a framework for multilateral security cooperation with Russia, China, and India.
Why Didn’t China Honor Its World War I Dead?
By Bonnie Girard
Skipping the Armistice Day ceremonies in Paris was a missed opportunity for Xi Jinping.
Singapore-Thailand Military Ties in the Spotlight With Defense Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on the defense side of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states.
The Khmer Rouge Trials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Peter Maguire
As the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia prepares its final verdict, a look back at its legacy.
For Central Asian Migrant Workers, a Sense of Home is Only an App Away
By Colleen Wood
A vibrant digital ecosystem has developed to support Central Asian migrant workers navigating the challenges of living far from home.
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Pass No-Confidence Motion Against Rajapaksa
By Ankit Panda
The motion may intensify the ongoing constitutional crisis as Rajapaksa's supporters refuse to recognize its legitimacy.
US-Brunei Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise in South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The kicking off of drills this week has spotlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to strengthen their security cooperation.