Region
Southeast Asia
October 17, 2019
Jokowi’s Maritime Dreams Thwarted by Land-based Challenges
By Natalie Sambhi
As Jokowi enters his second term, what security and defense challenges will top the list of priorities?
October 17, 2019
Vietnam Bans Animated Movie Over South China Sea Map
By Associated Press
The country has pulled the film “Abominable’ from theaters because the movie shows a map supporting China’s South China Sea claims.
October 16, 2019
Integrated Strike Exercise Puts US-Singapore Air Force Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held the latest iteration of Exercise Forging Sabre.
October 16, 2019
Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country continues to move forward with ongoing efforts to boost its aging helicopter fleet.
October 16, 2019
How Close Is RCEP to Reality?
By Luke Hunt
While progress continues to be touted, challenges remain to be addressed.
October 15, 2019
The Growing Importance of ADMM Plus for South Korea
By Saeme Kim
Participation in ADMM Plus activities create a norm of addressing security threats collectively -- a critical move for South Korea.
October 15, 2019
Meredith Weiss on Politics in a New Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s politics under the Pakatan Harapan government.
October 15, 2019
Search and Rescue Exercise Highlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted the security aspect of the broader bilateral relationship.
October 15, 2019
What’s Next for ASEAN’s Regional Security Hotline?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While challenges remain, Southeast Asian states are continuing to develop the ASEAN Direct Communications Infrastructure both among themselves and with partner countries.
October 15, 2019
KAMANDAG Exercise Puts US-Philippines Security Collaboration into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launching of the drills once again highlighted the ongoing defense cooperation between the two treaty allies despite the challenges therein.
October 12, 2019
Getting Digital IDs Right in Southeast Asia
By Nabila Hassan
Countries in Southeast Asia are racing to implement digital IDs, but governments must proceed with caution.
October 11, 2019
The Young Activists Fighting Southeast Asia’s Climate Crisis
By Preeti Jha
From Yangon to Manila, young people are demanding their governments take immediate action on global warming.
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