Region
Southeast Asia
Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte
By Mong Palatino
Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?
How Taiwan-ASEAN Semiconductor Cooperation Can Bolster Taipei’s National Security
By Chin Hsueh
Three decades after the first iteration of the “Go South” policy, changing geoeconomic realities are making the idea more attractive than ever.
Thai MPs Urge Talks with Cambodia Over Access to Preah Vihear
By Luke Hunt
Cambodia has every right to stand its ground over a needless Little War
Rights Group Accuses Myanmar Rebel Outfit of Forced Recruitment
By Sebastian Strangio
The allegations raise questions about the MNDAA's relationship to the country's broader anti-junta resistance movement.
Looking Back on Deng Xiaoping’s Landmark Visit to Singapore
By Edmund Lim
The trip, when Deng met Lee Kuan Yew for the first time, offers a reminder of the importance of competent leadership to nations' development.
Thailand Takes Another Step Toward Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
By Sebastian Strangio
The lower house overwhelmingly passed a package of four laws that would redefine marriage as a union between any two individuals.
China, America, and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Blitz in 2023
By Sebastian Strangio
The Diplomat interviews Khang Vu, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at Boston College, about Vietnam’s diplomatic strategy amid great power competition.
Thailand’s Quiet Pivot to the Maritime Sphere
By Tita Sanglee
In 2023, the government published several documents detailing the steps necessary to enhance the country's maritime governance.
The China-Philippines South China Sea Face-Off Requires Restraint
By Sarang Shidore
The Philippines and the U.S. are on solid legal ground, but what is lawful is not always wise.
Workers Lose as Indonesian Laws Can’t Keep Pace With Rideshare Apps
By Nabiyla Risfa Izzati
Gig platforms have mushroomed in Indonesia in the past decade. But regulations have lagged, and it's the workers who pay.
Human Rights and Protecting Cambodia’s Rainforests
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt interviews Suwanna Gauntlett from the environmental group Wildlife Alliance.
Italy and Vietnam Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
By Andrea Pezzati
Recent advances in the relationship reflect Rome’s increased strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific region.