Region
Southeast Asia
Son of Philippine Dictator Marcos Announces Presidential Campaign
By Sebastian Strangio
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has promised the Philippine people "unifying leadership," despite his family's dark and divisive legacy.
What Happened To China’s BRI Projects in Malaysia?
By Alifah Zainuddin
Of the slew of BRI megaproject deals signed over the first five years of the initiative, most have either been canceled or come to a standstill.
Malaysia and the Indo-Pacific: Navigating the Ocean of Strategic Uncertainties
By Rahul Mishra and Peter Brian M. Wang
Many nations are embracing the strategic construct of the "Indo-Pacific," but Malaysia is yet to clarify its position on the concept.
Singapore Passes ‘Foreign Interference’ Bill Amid Criticism
By Sebastian Strangio
The city-state claims the law is needed to safeguard Singaporean sovereignty. Critics say it is broadly worded and open to abuse.
Myanmar Junta Could be Excluded From ASEAN Summit: Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
The Southeast Asian bloc appears to be losing patience with the reviled junta of Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.
Myanmar’s People Facing ‘Severe Crisis’: UN Official
By Sebastian Strangio
Eight months on from the military's seizure of power, the number of people in need of U.N. support has tripled.
Window for Southeast Asian Climate Action Narrowing: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a rare opportunity for the region to embark on a transition to greener forms of energy.
Leading Rohingya Advocate Gunned Down in Refugee Camp
By Sebastian Strangio
Mohibullah was of the most active advocates of justice and a safe return for the 1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Could Evergrande’s Contagion Wreck Cambodia’s Property Sector?
By David Hutt
Over the past decade, the country's property market has become heavily reliant on inward flows of Chinese investment.
Thailand’s Reopening Confusion: Another Reflection of Government Disunity
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand's leader appears to be putting his own political survival over public health considerations or policy consistency
The 1962 Johor-Singapore Water Agreement: Lessons Learned
By Wahab Jumrah
Ever since Singapore's separation from the Malaysian Federation in 1965, water has been a persistent subject of dispute.
US House of Representatives Passes Cambodia Sanctions Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
Fresh sanctions could entrench the Cambodian government’s determination to free itself from outside 'interference.'