Region
Southeast Asia

March 29, 2023
What Does China Expect From Malaysia Relations Under Anwar?
By Nian Peng
China-Malaysia relations are going to see good opportunities with Anwar in office. However, it is not safe to assume that relations will develop smoothly.

March 28, 2023
Vietnamese, Chinese Vessels in Close South China Sea Encounter
By Sebastian Strangio
According to navigation data, a Vietnamese Fisheries Surveillance vessel and Chinese Coast Guard ship came within 10 meters of each other.

March 28, 2023
Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022
By James Guild
The country's economy continues to be heavily dependent on foreign demand for goods and services.

March 28, 2023
Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance
By Sebastian Strangio
In a speech marking Armed Forces Day, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing gave air to the military’s self-justifying mythology.

March 27, 2023
Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections
By Luke Hunt
The two countries have both been criticized in recent years for violating democratic norms, but that’s about where the similarities end.

March 27, 2023
US Imposes New Sanctions on Military-Ruled Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The latest round of sanctions aims to cut off the Myanmar military's access to aviation fuel, following a series of deadly airstrikes on civilian populations.

March 27, 2023
Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’
By Sebastian Strangio
Launching the United Thai Nation Party's campaign, the former general promised to "move beyond" the conflict that has gripped Thai politics over the past two decades.

March 27, 2023
Who Is Vietnam’s Gorbachev?
By David Hutt
For some supporters of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the last party secretary of the Soviet Union offers a cautionary tale.

March 24, 2023
Laos Takes Another Step Forward on Controversial Mekong Dam
By Sebastian Strangio
The China-backed Pak Lay hydropower project is just one of nine dams that the Lao government has planned for the Mekong River.

March 24, 2023
Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto are currently leading the polls ahead of next year's election. But will they participate as opponents or partners?

March 24, 2023
China, Philippines Open Bilateral ‘Consultative’ Talks in Manila
By Sebastian Strangio
Chinese officials took the opportunity to voice their opposition to a recent expansion of the U.S. military presence in the Philippine archipelago.

March 24, 2023
The Last Days of Beautiful Luang Prabang
By Tom Fawthrop
UNESCO experts insist that a huge dam would destroy the “authenticity and integrity” of the World Heritage Site in Laos.
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