Region
Southeast Asia
What’s in a Name: The Promise and Peril of a US-Vietnam ‘Strategic Partnership’
By Phuong Vu
Despite the growing depth and breadth of strategic ties between the two countries, Washington ranks surprisingly low in Hanoi's hierarchy of diplomatic designations.
US Government Sets Date for Special ASEAN Summit in Washington
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joe Biden will welcome ASEAN leaders to Washington on March 28-29, though military-ruled Myanmar is likely to be excluded.
Breaking with ASEAN, Some Regional Leaders Find Their Voice Over Ukraine
By Luke Hunt
Jettisoning Myanmar and admitting Timor-Leste would bolster the bloc.
Why Are Philippine Courts Blocking Sugar Imports?
By James Guild
The move is an attempt to balance the interests of Filipino farmers and consumers.
Abby Seiff on the Slow Death of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake
By Sebastian Strangio
For centuries, the Great Lake has nourished Cambodians and captivated foreign observers – but its days may be numbered.
Why the Russia-Ukraine War is Not the Same as the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979
By Khang Vu
Vietnam's alliance with the Soviet Union put limits on how far China could go. Those limits don't exist in the current situation.
Singapore Announces Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
By Sebastian Strangio
The city-state will impose export controls on items with a military use, and block certain financial transactions with Russian banks.
Ahead of Vietnam Tourism Opening, Daily Omicron Toll Nears 100,000
By Sebastian Strangio
On March 15, the government plans to reopen the country fully to international tourists.
Fighting Back: Trade Unions in Thailand and Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Dave Welsh from the Solidarity Center.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Express ‘Deep Concern’ About Ukraine Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The statement sidestepped any direct mention of Russia, and referred to the invasion as an "evolving situation."
Myanmar’s Drone Wars
By Robert Bociaga
Myanmar’s anti-coup forces are rigging civilian drones to carry bombs, while the Tatmadaw uses UAVs for surveillance.
Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus
By Angshuman Choudhury and Siddharth Anil Nair
There is widespread global consensus on the seriousness of climate change, but we are yet to understand the full extent of its consequences on our polities and societies.