Region
Southeast Asia
Myanmar’s Diaspora in South Korea Fights for Democracy Back Home
By Sinmyung Park
Myanmar nationals are collaborating with each other and their Korean supporters in support of the country’s anti-coup resistance.
War Crimes and the Meaning of Genocide
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with war crimes lawyer Michael Karnavas.
What Indonesia’s Election Result Means For the Ruling PDI-P
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Cast into opposition for the first time in two decades, the PDI-P has a critical role to play as a check on the incoming administration's power.
Indonesia’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies Threaten its Energy Transition
By Galen Erickson
The subsidies could prevent the country from achieving its ambition of becoming a renewable energy powerhouse.
US Sanctions and Rallying Around the Flag in North Korea and Cambodia
By David Whitehouse
Critics of economic sanctions claim that they help authoritarian governments consolidate their power, but this is based on a reductive view of statehood.
Philippines Deploys Warship to Palawan Island, Facing South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The deployment follows a string of stand-offs between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed seaway.
Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.
Pita Limjaroenrat’s Vision for Thailand
By Richard Yarrow and Saly Sirothphiphat
In an interview, the opposition MP discusses his political future and the way forward for Thailand.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the Ex-General Who is Indonesia’s Next President?
By Victoria Milko
The ex-general's ascent to the presidency of Southeast Asia's most populous nation crowns a long and controversial career.
Southeast Asia’s Taiwan Scenario Stakes Go Far Beyond US-China Competition
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Apart from what Beijing or Washington might do or want, future contingencies could include a wide range of actions and responses by regional states.
Thai Activists Arrested After Royal Motorcade Confrontation
By Sebastian Strangio
The charges follow an incident over the weekend in which monarchy reform activists and ultra-royalists engaged in a public brawl in Bangkok.
Why Cambodia Needs to Incorporate More Women Into Its Foreign Policy Process
By Thong Sariputta
The country and the region would benefit from women's greater involvement in diplomacy and foreign affairs.