Region
Southeast Asia
Thailand, Uyghurs, and a Shifting Foreign Policy Toward China
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Cornell University's Magnus Fiskesjo.
Online Scam Syndicates Expanding Within and Beyond Southeast Asia, UN Warns
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent regional law enforcement operations have prompted "agile" organized crime groups to expand their regional and global presence.
US, Philippines Begin Balikatan Annual Drills With South China Sea in Mind
By Mina Pollmann
In previewing the drills, military officials mentioned not only the disputed waterway but also the potential deterrent effect in the Taiwan Strait.
With Xi Jinping Visit, Cambodia Doubles Down on China Ties
By Chhay Lim
The relationship is entering a new phase – one defined by less dependence and more by deepening economic and strategic integration.
Xi Jinping’s Tour Highlights Southeast Asia as the Frontline of the Global China-US Competition
By Rahul Pandey
During his tour of Southeast Asia, Xi presented China’s vision for the region, emphasizing unity against external confrontation (read the U.S. trade war).
Southeast Asia’s Quiet Revolt Against the Dollar: Should the US Be Worried?
By Karishma Shah
The shift away from the U.S. currency is still in its early days, but the era of unquestioned dollar supremacy may be gradually drawing to a close.
The World Shouldn’t Turn Away From the Rohingya Community
By Lucky Karim
“I fear it is becoming more difficult to get people to pay attention.”
Xi Jinping Declares China’s ‘New Era’ With Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
From crime to canals, more than 30 agreements were signed during Xi's two days in Cambodia.
The Latticework: Indo-Pacific Security Moves Beyond US Naval Primacy
By Tyler Bray
The responses of key U.S. allies – Japan, Australia, and the Philippines – to Washington’s maritime capability-commitment gap reflect the future of Indo-Pacific security.
Are the Russians Eyeing West Papua for an Overseas Military Base?
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Indonesia has denied reports that Russia is seeking to station military aircraft in its easternmost province. But this may not be the end of the matter given Russia’s interests in the region.
2 Rohingya Refugees Die in Indonesia Amid Global Funding Crunch
By Abdu Rahman
The deaths of two men in their 20s highlight the deepening crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Indonesia: inadequate housing, little or no access to healthcare, and a dearth of humanitarian assistance.
Cambodia’s Haunted Present: 50 years After Khmer Rouge’s Rise, Its Murderous Legacy Looms Large
By Sophal Ear
The regime may be long gone, but its legacy lives on in the institutions, behaviors, and fears that continue to shape Cambodia today.