Region
Southeast Asia
Can India Pursue the ‘Strategic Encirclement’ of China?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Pushing back against Chinese behavior in East and Southeast Asia would shore up India's position in the Himalayas.
Amid Political Crisis, Malaysia Braces for Second Wave of COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
As Prime Minister Muhyiddin enters self-quarantine, his nation grapples with a sudden rise in coronavirus infections.
China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines
By Gregory Winger
The Philippines has been the perfect target for Chinese political interference – but it won’t be Beijing’s last victim.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Quarantines After Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Associated Press
Amid soaring cases, the Malaysian religious affairs minister has been hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Indian Delegation Visits Myanmar Amid Growing Outreach
By Abhijnan Rej
Despite Myanmar’s leaders being tainted by the Rohingya crisis, New Delhi’s outreach remains pragmatic.
Vietnam, United Kingdom Eye Free Trade Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
Both nations have strong reasons to forge more robust economic and strategic ties.
Philippines Scrambles to Open Schools Despite Calls for Postponement
By Nick Aspinwall
The education department is rushing to deliver learning modules that would allow students to take classes at home, but not everyone is convinced it’s safe.
Timor-Leste’s Costly Oil and Gas Ambitions Grind to a Halt
By David Hutt
Despite rumors of potential Chinese involvement, the $18 billion Tasi Mane oil and gas processing project is unlikely to eventuate.
Myanmar Accelerates Arrests of Student Anti-War Protesters
By Sebastian Strangio
The students are calling for an end to the fierce conflict taking place in Rakhine State.
New Japan PM Planning Visits to Indonesia, Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Should it eventuate, Prime Minister Suga’s ASEAN tour would demonstrate his commitment to predecessor Abe Shinzo’s “free and open Indo-Pacific” strategy.
Southeast Asia is Rushing Headlong Toward an ‘Asian Fall’
By Daniel P. Grant
The U.S. government needs to prepare for a rash of political crises, as COVID-19 exposes the region's endemic governance failures.
Activists Denounce Myanmar Election App For ‘Inflaming’ Ethnic Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
By accepting Myanmar's rigid official racial and religious categorizations, the EU-funded app runs the risk of entrenching sectarian divides.