Region
Southeast Asia
Thai Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist on Bail
By Sebastian Strangio
But Khoukham Keomanivong's arrest on the weekend was a sign of increasing risks facing foreign dissidents in Thailand.
Indonesia Sets Date for Full Bali Tourism Opening
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, along with similar steps in Thailand and the Philippines, could mark the beginning of the end of the great Southeast Asian tourism recession.
The Politics of Steel in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Companies in Thailand and Indonesia have remained in the steel game despite taking huge losses over the past decade.
Marking Myanmar Coup Anniversary, Western Governments Target Judiciary With Sanctions
By Sebastian Strangio
The coordinated move follows a series of recent convictions against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar’s Military Mindset
By Robert Bociaga
A year after its coup, Myanmar’s army is being defied by its people, but remains determined to defend and lengthen its reign.
Myanmar Junta Set to Pass Draconian Cyber Security Law
By Sebastian Strangio
Among the provisions is a ban on VPNs, which the population has used to circumvent state controls on social media networks like Facebook.
Rampant Logging Threatens Cambodia’s Indigenous Communities: Rights Group
By Sebastian Strangio
Since the 1990s, logging revenues have been an integral part of Cambodia's extractive political economy.
Indonesia-Israel Relations: Is a Breakthrough Imminent?
By Jefferson Ng
A normalization of relations between the two nations no longer looks impossible, though key obstacles remain.
Indonesia’s Economic Vision: Opportunities for Latin America
By Sebastián Sterzer
Indonesia's attempt at economic transformation offers opportunities, if Latin American countries are ready to seize them.
US Southeast Asia Strategy: A Balance of Commitment Approach Under Biden and Beyond
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sustaining its commitment to the region requires the U.S. to maintain a series of elusive balances.
Philippines’ Marcos to Pursue Bilateral Deal With Beijing Over South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The leading candidate's comments suggest that his victory in May could lead to an extension of President Rodrigo Duterte's divisive China policy.
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy in Brunei: Boon or Bane?
By Riyani Sidek and Nafisa Halim
If vaccine diplomacy is to pay off, it needs to be based on firm bilateral foundations.