Region
Southeast Asia
China’s COVID-19 Border Restrictions Wreak Economic Havoc in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
Tighter customs clearance procedures have led producers to dump truckloads of fruit by the roadside.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced to 4 More Years in Prison
By Associated Press
The military junta has not allowed any outside party to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi since its seizure of power.
Cambodian Government Defends PM’s Myanmar Trip, Hails ‘Positive’ Outcomes
By Sebastian Strangio
As expected, the trip did little to advance a solution to the country's complex of political and humanitarian crises.
Washington Needs to Sort Out Its Ambassadors to Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
A focus on high-profile state visits conceals the vacuum of diplomatic representation at the regional and national level.
Making Wine in Asia
By Luke Hunt
A conversation about the future of reds and whites.
Why Indonesia Needs to Expand Its Submarine Fleet
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti and Alban Sciascia
Given tight budget constraints, submarines offer Indonesia's navy the greatest bang for its buck.
Thailand Raises COVID-19 Alert Level as Neighbors Brace for Omicron Surge
By Sebastian Strangio
The fast-spreading coronavirus variant is clouding the region's economic recovery.
Philippines’ BrahMos Cruise Missile Purchase Takes Another Step Forward
By Sebastian Strangio
The acquisition would equip the Armed Forces of the Philippines with a potent deterrent against Chinese adventurism in the South China Sea.
Duterte Says He Will ‘Never Apologize’ for Drug War Deaths
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader's war on narcotics is perhaps the only policy that he has carried through consistently since his election in 2016.
What’s Next for ASEAN-South Korea Security Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Seoul’s security vision for the region.
Indonesian Prosecutors Seek Life for Bali Bombing Suspect
By Niniek Karmini
Laywers for Aris Sumarsono, alias Zulkarnaen, claim he was aware of the bombing but did not participate in the operation.
Uncertainty, Criticism Ahead of Hun Sen’s Myanmar Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
The Cambodian leader has opted for direct talks with the country's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing.