Region
Southeast Asia
Behind the ‘Dramatic Increase’ in Deadly Rohingya Sea Voyages
By Parvez Uddin Chowdhury
Given the hardships Rohingya face in the refugee camps in Bangladesh, there is no mystery why many are entrusting their lives to unscrupulous human traffickers.
Imprisoned Former Malaysian PM Turns to UN in Bid for Freedom
By Sebastian Strangio
Lawyers for Najib Razak have filed a petition with the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, claiming "rushed justice."
Will China-ASEAN Relations Take a Turn for the Better Post-Pandemic?
By Nian Peng
As China reopens its borders, it can finally resume normal exchanges with Southeast Asian countries. But there are several potential pitfalls to watch out for.
Philippines, China Agree on Measures to Manage Maritime Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Xi Jinping agreed to restart joint oil and gas exploration and set up a direct channel of communication on South China Sea issues.
Myanmar’s Military Junta Takes Step Toward Controversial Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The electoral exercise, intended to stabilize the political situation, will instead likely inflame the country's nationwide conflict.
A New Era of Turbulence and Uncertainty in Vietnamese Politics
By Hai Hong Nguyen
The removal of a sitting Politburo member hints at more profound changes at the top echelons of the party-state.
Rohingya Refugees Are Departing for Southeast Asia in Increasing Numbers
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
While some travel overland from Bangladesh to Thailand, others are embarking upon dangerous and often deadly ocean voyages.
Southeast Asia Prepares to Welcome Back Chinese Tourists
By Sebastian Strangio
Unlike the U.S., Japan, and many other nations, most Southeast Asian governments are choosing to impose no new restrictions on the expected influx of Chinese nationals.
On China, Can Marcos Succeed Where Duterte Failed?
By Sebastian Strangio
The new Philippine president is promising to shift relations to a “higher gear.” But his administration’s swift re-engagement with the U.S. is likely to pose problems.
Vietnam’s $15.5 Billion Just Energy Transition Partnership Explained
By James Guild
While a lot of details of the Just Energy Transition Partnership remain vague, one thing is clear: China will not be involved.
Philippines’ Marcos Jr. Heads to China Amid Sea Disputes
By Associated Press
Alluding to the two countries' territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Marcos said he looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional political and security issues.
Vietnamese Communist Party Removes Former FM From Politburo
By Sebastian Strangio
Pham Binh Minh's removal came amid a crackdown on a wide-ranging corruption scandal involving COVID-19 repatriation flights.