Region
Southeast Asia
Why Protectionism is Rattling Markets in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
A supply squeeze has led to a spate of state interventions to control the prices of basic goods, but the inflation crisis is unlikely to be prolonged.
Myanmar’s Conflict Threatens to Produce ‘Lost Generation’: UN Expert
By Sebastian Strangio
U.N. special rapporteur Tom Andrews has called on the world to respond to the country's crisis with "the same urgency they have responded to the crisis in Ukraine."
Militant Group Responsible for Rohingya Advocate’s Murder, Say Bangladeshi Police
By Sebastian Strangio
The Bangladeshi police have charged 29 people with the killing of Mohib Ullah last September.
Takeaways From the 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The Shangri-La Dialogue returned to convene for the first time since 2019 this year. What was on the agenda?
Cambodia Sentences 31 Opposition Figures to Prison in Second Mass Trial
By Sebastian Strangio
Outside the courtroom, police arrested the prominent Cambodian-American activist Theary Seng.
Timor-Leste-China Relations: Where Does the Concern Lie?
By Joao da Cruz Cardoso
President Jose Ramos-Horta's recent promise to expand bilateral relations with Beijing made headlines around the world.
Thai PM Meets US Defense Secretary in a Bid to Advance Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflects a palpable warming of relations between Bangkok and Washington.
The Rebirth of Marcos’ ‘New Society:’ A Cautionary Tale 36 Years in the Making
By Japhet Quitzon
Many of the Filipinos who voted for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had grown tired of corrupt officials, slow progress, and broken promises.
Cambodian PM Urges Myanmar Not to Execute Political Prisoners
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, the military junta announced that four people would be hanged on treason and terrorism charges.
Vietnam Eyes Pragmatic Gains from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
By Huynh Tam Sang
Participation in the new U.S. initiative could advance Vietnam’s aspiration for economic gains and a firm status in the regional economic architecture, but its full-fledged engagement is unlikely.
Indonesia and Qatar Collaborate on Afghanistan Relief Efforts
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
The two are Muslim-majority nations that have sought a similar role as international mediators.
Malaysia Abolishes Mandatory Use of the Death Penalty
By Sebastian Strangio
While falling short of a total ban on capital punishment, the move is a rare sign of progress for Southeast Asia.