Region
Southeast Asia
January 25, 2020
Adding Myanmar to the Trump Travel Ban Would Be a Mistake
By Daniel O'Connor
Such a move would only serve to push Myanmar further away from the U.S. – and toward China.
January 25, 2020
How Is Singapore Preparing for Climate Change?
By Adam Kiedrowski
Singapore can present itself as a model for concentrated efforts to thwart the effects of climate change in Asia.
January 24, 2020
Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue
By Associated Press
The Philippine president has renewed a threat to terminate an accord unless Washington restores a visa of a political ally linked to human rights violations.
January 24, 2020
What’s Next for Malaysia’s Meandering Economy in 2020?
By Shankaran Nambiar
A look ahead after a year when the economy seemed to be in a state of suspension.
January 24, 2020
Indonesia in 2020: A Year of Change or Stagnation Under Jokowi?
By Erin Cook
2020 could be a key year in assessing whether reform takes off or if the country continues to be mired in stagnation on key issues.
January 24, 2020
Navy Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states and what lies ahead in 2020.
January 24, 2020
UN Court Orders Myanmar to Prevent Rohingya Genocide
By Associated Press
The court delivered a sweeping legal victory for the persecuted Muslim minority.
January 24, 2020
What Does the UK’s New ASEAN Mission Say About Its Southeast Asia Engagement Post-Brexit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Britain continues to shape its relationship with Southeast Asia amid ongoing domestic and regional developments.
January 23, 2020
Kem Sokha’s Trial: The Dynamics Beyond the Courtroom
By Andrew Nachemson
As developments in the trial continue, it is important to keep in mind that it will be largely shaped by events that occur outside the courtroom.
January 23, 2020
No New Thinking in Laos?
By David Hutt
In recent years, the regime has looked to be stuck in static thinking.
January 23, 2020
Rethinking Indonesia’s ‘War on Drugs’
By Will Doran
Can the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s advocacy help change Jakarta’s harsh drug laws?
January 23, 2020
Countdown to Doomsday: The Asia Factor
By Jon Letman
We’re now 100 seconds to midnight. How can the Asia-Pacific contribute to (or counter) doomsday?
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