Region
Southeast Asia
Eid al-Fitr and Indonesia’s Struggle With COVID-19
By Marcus Tantau
Many people fear that the mass migration accompanying the religious festival could worsen the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country.
Rising Coronavirus Fears in Cambodia as Hun Sen Nixes New Year Festivities
By Luke Hunt
The premier has canceled next week’s Khmer New Year celebrations amid worries about the virus.
New South China Sea Fishing Vessel Sinking: Philippines Backs Vietnam Amid China Standoff
By Associated Press
The Philippines has expressed solidarity with Vietnam after the alleged ramming and sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat by a Chinese coast guard ship.
The Coronavirus Crisis Is Laying Bare Southeast Asia’s Inequality Problem
By Chen Chen Lee
COVID-19 exposes the weak social protection for the urban poor and vulnerable groups within ASEAN.
What COVID-19 Reveals About China-Southeast Asia Relations
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher
The management of the coronavirus crisis has demonstrated a regional tendency to be loyal to China -- to the point of endangering lives.
What’s Next for US-ASEAN Cooperation Amid the Global Coronavirus Pandemic?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at how both sides may look to advance collaboration amid the global pandemic.
New Coronavirus Assistance Highlights Vietnam-EU Relations Amid COVID-19
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent round of assistance highlighted an aspect of ties amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Repatriation Challenge Puts Malaysia-Singapore Relations Amid COVID-19 into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
There has been a heightened focus on the issue of the return of Malaysian workers back home as both countries confront the coronavirus challenge.
Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.
South China Sea: US State Department Criticizes China for Reported Ramming, Sinking of Vietnamese Fishing Boat
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. State Department said it was “seriously concerned” by the incident.
Countering Abuse Against Philippine Migrant Workers
By Naomi Hosoda
Recent developments have spotlighted the longstanding problem of abuse and mistreatment of Philippine migrant domestic workers, particularly in the Gulf region.
What’s in the New Coronavirus Ceasefire Talk in Myanmar’s Ethnic Conflict?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for a pause in violence are notable, it remains to be seen whether they will be heeded or can be sustained and translated into positive developments.