Region
Southeast Asia
US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew
By Nick Aspinwall
Whether Manila can afford them is another question.
Google Removes Two Custom Maps Doxing Critics of Thai Monarchy
By Sebastian Strangio
After anti-government demonstrations aired unprecedented criticisms of a powerful institution, the backlash is now in full swing.
South Korea’s New Southern Policy: The Indonesia Dimension
By Noto Suoneto
President Moon's policy seems tailor-made for Indonesia, but much more can be done to improve the relationship between the two nations.
The (Probable) Merger of Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, Explained
By James Guild
The deal reflects the logic of Singapore’s style of state capitalism, which gives the government a degree of control over strategic assets.
Timor-Leste’s Bid for ASEAN Membership Tarnished by Myanmar Vote
By Luke Hunt
Abstention on the U.N. resolution is a “vote of shame,” says Nobel laureate.
Malaysia Announces Massive COVID-19 Aid Package as Thailand Tightens Restrictions
By Sebastian Strangio
Until Southeast Asian nations achieve widespread vaccination distribution, they will continue to struggle with periodic outbreaks and lockdowns.
Brunei’s Hidden Economic Crisis
By Asif Ullah Khan
Economic pressures and household debt are taking a toll on the Sultanate's population.
Civilian Militias Flourish as Myanmar’s Post-Coup Turmoil Deepens
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent months have seen the emergence of a raft of new armed civilian militias, further complicating the country's political crisis.
Will Vaccination Be Hun Sen’s Legacy?
By David Hutt
Cambodia's successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout has given the country's leader a golden chance to bow out of politics. Will he take it?
US, Indonesia Begin Construction on Maritime Training Center
By Sebastian Strangio
The center will occupy a strategic position at the southern entrance to the Straits of Malacca.
What Does Brunei’s New Defense White Paper Reveal About Its Future Security Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The document offers a sense of the country’s ongoing thinking in the defense space and how it fits in with broader domestic and foreign policy priorities.
Myanmar’s Democratic Vision Depends on Including Rohingya, Other Ethnic Minorities
By Wai Wai Nu
“We will never be free until all of us are free.”