Region
Southeast Asia
With Plane Load of Chinese Visitors, Thailand Kicks off Attempted Tourism Revival
By Sebastian Strangio
But the stringent conditions of the Special Tourist Visa meant that the sector's recovery will be slow.
Cambodia, China and the Dara Sakor Problem
By Drake Long
China gaining access to an airfield in Cambodia, or anywhere else in mainland Southeast Asia, would redraw the strategic landscape of the region.
What Should ASEAN Do About the Rohingya Crisis?
By Sebastian Strangio
A new report from a regional human rights group urges the ten-member bloc to take a more holistic approach to the situation in western Myanmar.
Why Is Rodrigo Duterte Still Popular in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Despite allegations of corruption and his ineptitude in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the Philippine leader's popularity continues to climb.
Amid Drought and Flooding, Cambodian Fish Catches, Exports Fall Precipitously
By Luke Hunt
Floods follow drought as dams, climate change and illegal fishing take their toll on Southeast Asia's mighty river.
Duterte: Hold Me Responsible for Killings in Drug Crackdown
By Associated Press
"If you get killed, it's because I'm enraged by drugs," Duterte said.
Indonesia Rebuffs US Request to Host Spy Planes: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The Trump administration’s aborted move highlights the wide gap separating American perceptions from Southeast Asian realities.
Development for Whom? The Omnibus Bill and Jokowi’s Economic Vision
By James Guild
The controversial bill intends to drive a particular type of economic growth, one that prioritizes manufacturing and investment.
Myanmar Elections Set to Exacerbate Erasure of the Rohingya Identity
By Kyaw Win and John Quinley III
A deeply flawed EU-funded election app exemplifies the tone-deaf approach of the international community.
In Vietnam’s Capital, Japanese PM Pushes Indo-Pacific Vision
By Sebastian Strangio
In building on Japan's complementary interests with Vietnam, Suga has signaled a clear continuity with his precedessor's foreign policy approach.
The Pandemic and Power Shifts in Asia
By Ankit Panda
The coronavirus pandemic has affected Asian power shifts in a serious way.
Vietnam’s War Against COVID-19
By Maya Nguyen
Vietnam's campaign against COVID-19 is infused with military imagery, playing into existing strands of national identity.