Region
Southeast Asia
Pulling the Plug in Myanmar
By Sribala Subramanian
A coup and an energy transition break up two longstanding partnerships in the country’s oil and gas sector.
Hun Sen Apologizes as Myanmar Gamble Backfires Over Sean Turnell
By Luke Hunt
Cambodia’s embarrassment can only further isolate Myanmar’s military junta.
Why Won’t Vietnam Teach the History of the Sino-Vietnamese War?
By Travis Vincent
Vietnam is reluctant to include the 1979 conflict in history textbooks, continuing a decades-long silence.
Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.
Myanmar Military Clashes With Arakan Army, Threatening Ceasefire
By Sebastian Strangio
The Rakhine nationalist force has the clout to reshape the contours of Myanmar's post-coup crisis.
Bangladesh and Myanmar Resume Talks on Rohingya Repatriation
By Shafi Md Mostofa
If the situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine state does not instill confidence in the Rohingya refugees, voluntary repatriation would be impossible.
In Thailand, the COVID-19 Pandemic Unites Old Factions in Discontent
By Meghan Murphy
Old "yellow" vs. "red" divides have been transcended by a generalized discontent with the political status quo.
Myanmar Junta to Grant ASEAN Envoy Access to Detained NLD Figures
By Sebastian Strangio
But there are good reasons to think this concession will serve the military administration's broader goals.
What Does the US-China AI Rivalry Mean For Southeast Asia?
By Jun-E Tan
Escalating superpower tech competition will force governments in the region to make some tough choices.
Australia Calls for Myanmar Junta to Release Detained Economist
By Sebastian Strangio
Professor Sean Turnell had worked as an economic policy advisor to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
COVID-19 Infections Hit Six-Month Highs in Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
Propelled by the Omicron variant, the country's daily caseload has increased more than 30-fold in just under a month.
Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
On May 9, 65.7 million Filipinos will go to the polls to choose who will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.