Region
Southeast Asia
Do EU Sanctions on Cambodia Still Matter?
By David Hutt
The sanctions are too little, too late to have the desired impact -- especially amid a pandemic.
UN Rights Office Criticizes ‘Impunity’ and ‘Systematic’ Violence of Philippines Drug War
By Nick Aspinwall
The UN rights chief slammed the drug war, adding fuel to calls for an international investigation. The Philippine government responded by promising to investigate drug war killings.
Singapore Decides on 5G Networks: Is Huawei Banned?
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Singapore isn’t choosing sides in the geopolitical tug-of-war between China and the United States.
Indo-Pacific in Focus as Australia Substantially Lifts Military Spending
By Luke Hunt
Chinese bullying crystalizes opposition, divides ASEAN.
Confronting Southeast Asia’s Troubled Media Landscape
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident spotlights the wider troubles in Southeast Asia’s media landscape over the past few years and the challenges in addressing them.
How Terrorists Use Cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia
By V. Arianti and Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The first transactions involving cryptocurrencies have been made recently by Islamic State-linked terrorist networks in the Philippines.
Does Indonesia’s Deradicalization Program Work?
By Ulta Levenia and Alban Sciascia
Recent terror acts are raising questions about the efficiency of the rehabilitation program run by the Indonesian National Counter Terrorism Agency (BNPT).
U.S. Navy ‘Dual Carrier Operations’ Send Message to China, Allies
By Steven Stashwick
In rare move, twice this month two U.S. aircraft carriers operated together in Philippine Sea.
ASEAN Takes Position vs China’s Vast Historical Sea Claims
By Associated Press
The recent statement marks a significant strengthening of the regional bloc's assertion of the rule of law in the disputed region.
The Complicated Politics of Chinese Workers in Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dikanaya Tarahita
The new wave of Chinese migrants has ignited criticism among many segments in Indonesian society – including Chinese Indonesians.
The Shrinking Space for Refugee Rights in Malaysia
By Saqib Sheikh
Malaysia hosts approximately 180,000 refugees but does not grant them formal recognition.
Despite Economic Turmoil, Indonesia-Australia Trade Agreement Pushes Ahead
By Kyle Springer
In the midst of COVID-19, an unlikely trade agreement breaks through.