Region
Southeast Asia
Is Southeast Asian Football Finally On The Cusp Of Success?
By David Hutt
After years of under-performance, green shoots are visible both in the region's domestic leagues and at the national level.
A Look at Philippine President Marcos’ ‘Unity Budget’ for 2023
By Mong Palatino
The administration claims that the $94 billion budget will help propel the country out of its COVID-19-induced slump.
The Thai PM’s Future Is in the Hands of a Favorable and Predictable Court
By Mark S. Cogan
The country's Constitutional Court may choose to dismiss Prayut Chan-o-cha from office, but it won't dismantle the structure of power that he represents.
UN Chief Calls for ‘Inclusive Solutions’ to Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
On the fifth anniversary of the army's ethnic cleansing campaign, Antonio Guterres said that the Rohingya must be included in any resolution to the country's political crisis.
Supporters of Malaysia’s Jailed PM Begin Campaign for Royal Pardon
By Sebastian Strangio
Najib Razak's best hope of an early release is to mobilize his base and generate public pressure for the king to intervene.
For Singapore’s LGBTQ+ Activists, Repealing Section 377A Is Only the First Step
By Robin Vochelet
As the government prepares to repeal the discriminatory colonial-era law, LGBTQ+ activists reflect on what comes next.
Thailand, China, and the Revival of Falcon Strike
By Tita Sanglee
The timing of this month's joint exercise with the Chinese air force has placed the Thai government in an awkward position.
Thai Court Suspends PM Prayut Pending Ruling on Term Limit
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Grant Peck
Judges ruled that there are grounds to consider an opposition petition arguing that the Thai leader has exceeded his term limit and should step down.
Indonesia Considers Objection to Bali Bomber’s Early Release
By Niniek Karmini
The Australian government has denounced Umar Patek's impending release, which comes just ahead of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack.
Cambodia Readies Third Mass Trial of Opposition Officials
By Sebastian Strangio
As the country heads toward national elections next year, the government is seeking to neutralize the influence of opposition leaders living in exile abroad.
How Will Marcos Shape the US-Philippines Alliance within Manila’s Evolving Security Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trajectory of the alliance will be contingent upon the management of structural challenges, and how Manila keeps pace with changing regional and global realities.
To Guarantee Its Survival, Vietnam Needs to Look West
By Khang Vu
The South China Sea matters to Vietnam’s economic development, but its land borders are the key to its long-term security.