Southeast Asia

Discussing recent trends in elite and public opinion in Asia.

A closer look at Viettel’s forays in the 5G space and its potential implications for Vietnam’s broader approach.

A look at the significance of elite and mass opinion in ongoing regional dynamics.

The meeting is the first in years in a decades-old insurgency in Thaiand's south.

The festival of Grebeg Sudiro celebrates ethnic Chinese heritage in Indonesia, where such celebrations were banned under Suharto.

The trip produced a mixed outlook for New Delhi’s perceptions of Beijing’s inroads in the wider Indo-Pacific.

Xi’s recent voyage to Myanmar spotlighted the broader question about whether some key regional states are getting more cautious in responding to Beijing’s initiative.

The agreement spotlighted how both sides are managing the security aspect of their relationship.

The soft-launching of the project highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to develop its capabilities.

Xi’s visit bolstered China-Myanmar ties, but the West can still compete.

Myanmar's government seems eager to embrace China again; the public may have more reservations.