Region
Southeast Asia
Turbulent Times for Southeast Asia’s National Airlines
By James Guild
Since COVID-19 brought international travel to a grinding halt, the region's airlines have been pushed to the brink of collapse.
Foot in Mouth, Mahathir’s Hate Speech Backfires – Again
By Luke Hunt
It’s time for the former Malaysian PM to just shut and stop scratching for cheap votes.
Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats?
By David Hutt
Taking anti-China positions is easy for politicians in opposition. Things get more complicated once they take office.
Washington Again Revokes Duty-Free Access for Thai Goods
By Sebastian Strangio
While the Thai government has shrugged off the decision, it is unlikely to do much to improve relations between Washington and Bangkok.
Australia Announces New Injection of Pacific COVID-19 Vaccine Aid
By Sebastian Strangio
Canberra's funding commitments are beginning to catch up to its concerns about China's growing influence in its neighborhood.
Vietnam Is Losing Its Best Friends to China
By Derek Grossman
Over the past few years, China's economic gravity has begun to pull Cambodia and Laos out of Vietnam's orbit.
Cambodia and ASEAN: Maintaining Cooperation, Building Confidence
By Charadine Pich and Bradley J. Murg
Kicking Cambodia out of ASEAN would be neither an effective nor a practical solution to the bloc's challenges.
Rebuilding Marawi: Too Early for Congratulations
By Gus Miclat
Peace might have returned to Marawi, but the social conditions underpinning the region's radicalization persist.
Pompeo Concludes Anti-China Tour in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite progress in some areas, Pompeo has struggled to sell his administration's stridently anti-China policy.
What Will Vietnam Look for From the Next U.S. Administration?
By Hanh Nguyen
Vietnam hopes for more nuanced, multidimensional U.S. engagement as it seeks to enhance its strategic autonomy.
Laos Opens Fast-Track Service for Chinese Travelers
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement is a sign that China will play a central role in Southeast Asia's recovery from the economic downturn of COVID-19.
China Shows Signs of Cracking Down on ‘Silk Road’ Crime
By Sebastian Strangio
The bizarre story of She Zhijiang, who ran a Southeast Asian casino empire while a fugitive from the law in China, demonstrates the limits of Chinese power.