Region
Southeast Asia
Strategic Nominations and the Future Direction of Indonesia’s Ruling PDIP
By Virdika Rizky Utama
As next year's election approaches, there are signs that the PDIP establishment is distancing itself from President Joko Widodo.
Former Jakarta Governor Officially Registers for Indonesian Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The official election registration period for February 14 poll opened today, and will run until October 25.
Chinese Leader’s Visit Reflects Vietnam’s ‘Omnidirectional’ Foreign Policy
By Khang Vu
China's paramount leader Xi Jinping will reportedly soon make a state visit to Vietnam, just weeks after U.S. President Joe Biden.
Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Figure to 3 Years Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
The sentence came just weeks after Thach Setha was sentenced to 18 months prison for allegedly passing fraudulent checks.
Indonesia’s Ruling Party Picks Top Security Minister as VP Candidate
By Niniek Karmini
Muhammad Mahfud is the second vice presidential candidate with close links to Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest Islamic organization.
Malaysian PM to Raise Palestine Issue at Gulf-ASEAN Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
The summit in Saudi Arabia comes at a time of growing global polarization over the Israel-Hamas war.
Indonesia, China Vow to Expand Economic Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
This week's Belt and Road Forum has demonstrated that many Southeast Asian leaders still view China as central to their nations’ economic prosperity.
The US in Southeast Asia: Less Drinking, More Thinking
By William Choong
Under President Joe Biden, Washington has made considerable progress in its relations with the region, but clear weak points remain.
Marcos Allies Quarrel Over Confidential Funds in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The controversy over the use of the special funds has opened up rifts within the Marcos "unity government."
From Siargao to Malabon: Filipino Coastal Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change
By Nicholas Muller
Exposed to the most typhoons in the world, Filipino island communities – urban and remote alike – face high risks from intensifying climate events.
Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates
By Prem Singh Gill
A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.
Why the Malaysian State Is Taking Firmer Control Over Boustead Holdings
By James Guild
The group, which is majority owned by a pension fund for the Malaysian Armed Forces, has been sustaining heavy losses for years.