Region
Southeast Asia
The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0
By Julio Amador III
The most crucial question remains: How to deter China?
Pressure Builds on Philippines to Rejoin International Criminal Court
By Sebastian Strangio
Rodrigo Duterte, who was this week arrested and extradited to the ICC, withdrew Manila from the court's founding statute in 2019.
Can Singapore’s Measured Approach Endure in a Tumultuous World?
By Marcus Loh
History suggests that the city-state will maintain its steady, pragmatic course through increasingly turbulent international waters.
Serial Rapist’s Case Raises Questions for UK-Indonesia Relations
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Jakarta is seeking to repatriate Indonesian nationals imprisoned abroad. The case of Reynhard Sinaga may present more complications than most.
Singapore, Vietnam Announce Anticipated Diplomatic Upgrade
By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade came three days after Vietnam similarly elevated Indonesia to the highest tier in its diplomatic hierarchy.
The Future of Vietnam’s Strategic and Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships
By Hai Hong Nguyen
The past three years have seen a significant expansion in Vietnam's relations with its major regional and global partners.
Indonesia’s Government Dilutes Proposed Changes to Military Law
By Sebastian Strangio
The shift follows widespread concerns that President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to reinstate the Suharto-era doctrine of "dual function."
What’s Behind Thailand’s Planned Border Wall With Cambodia?
By David Hutt
The wall will probably never be built. But it may prod the Cambodian authorities into taking belated action against the country's online scam syndicates.
Former Philippine President Duterte Flown to The Hague After Arrest
By Sebastian Strangio
The International Criminal Court accuses the ex-leader of orchestrating crimes of humanity as part of his violent "war on drugs" campaign.
The Scandal at Indonesia’s State-Owned Energy Firm Pertamina, Explained
By James Guild
Five oil executives have been arrested for importing fuel at inflated prices. What explains the timing?
Philippine Police Arrest Former President Duterte at ICC’s Request
By Sebastian Strangio
The ex-leader's arrest is the latest outcome of the bitter political feud between the Marcos and Duterte families.
Vietnam Raises Indonesia to Highest Diplomatic Tier, Singapore to Follow
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past three years, the Vietnamese government has established Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with nine nations.