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Can the US Marines Help Build Indonesia’s Amphibious Capabilities?
By Grant Newsham and Swee Lean Collin Koh
The effort could play an important role in the rebalance.
Anti-Submarine Operations in the Indian Ocean
By Abhijit Singh
There is a shared realization that strategic stability in maritime Asia can no longer be taken for granted.
Tikapur and Ethnic Violence in Nepal
By Manish Gyawali
A brutal massacre shows the dark side of identity politics.
Foreign Investors and China’s Naval Buildup
By Gabriel Collins
Chinese shipbuilders are looking to international capital markets to fund their operations.
Cambodia’s Montagnard Problem
By Brent Crane
The country has long struggled to deal humanely with the refugees from Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Myanmar’s Candidate Controversies
By Yola Verbruggen
The opposition NLD is coming under fire for its choice of candidates, amid fears of a split within the party.
No Easy Win for Singapore’s PAP
By James Chin
All signs are pointing to a tough election for Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party.
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
Exclusive: Who's Really Behind Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The Diplomat’s Shawn Crispin conducts an in-depth investigation into the recent Erawan Shrine bombing.
Fighting Trachoma in Indigenous Australia
By Gemima Harvey
Australia has been shamefully slow to eliminate this infectious eye disease. Finally, progress is being made.
Why North Korea Can’t Be the Next Cuba
By Sam Cho
The U.S. has had diplomatic breakthroughs with Cuba and Iran. Don’t expect the same for North Korea anytime soon.
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.