Region
Southeast Asia
Life in Jakarta’s COVID-19 ‘Transition’ Era
By Agoes Rudianto
Indonesia’s capital begins reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jeepney Drivers Face Charges Amid Heightened Protest Crackdown in the Philippines
By Nick Aspinwall
6 jeepney drivers were arrested last week and subsequently released on bail for protesting lost wages during the coronavirus lockdown.
Populism Blindsided: America, Duterte, and the Philippine Military
By Mesrob Vartavarian
Despite his best efforts, the Philippines’ president hasn’t been able to cut ties between the U.S. and the Philippine defense establishment.
Easing Pandemic Restrictions in Indonesia’s Capital Triggers Concerns
By Associated Press
As the Indonesian capital relaxes measures to contain the pandemic, concerns persist about COVID-19.
Southeast Asia’s Desaparecidos
By David Hutt
Enforced disappearances -- a tragedy all too familiar in Latin America -- are increasingly becoming a feature of Southeast Asian politics, too.
Post-Pandemic, Will Bali Rethink Tourism?
By Julia Winterflood
After COVID-19, what do Balinese want their island’s ‘new era’ to look like?
China’s Inopportune Pandemic Assertiveness
By Joel Wuthnow
Is China’s attempt to make the most of COVID-19 a strategic blunder?
South China Sea: US Joins the Battle of Diplomatic Notes
By Nguyen Hong Thao
Washington’s letter on the South China Sea to the UN secretary general supports the position expressed by Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Prospects for a Peace Deal in Thailand’s Deep South
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren and Jasminder Singh
Despite recent hopeful signs, disunity among the insurgents and a lack of urgency on both sides will hinder peace efforts.
Will Philippine Coast Guard’s New Leadership Mean New Priorities?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Looking at the possible impact of the departure of Admiral Joel Garcia on Philippine maritime security.
Malaysian Prosecutors Drop Second High-profile Graft Case
By Associated Press
Musa Aman’s acquittal comes less than a month after prosecutors dropped money laundering charges against Riza Aziz.
Cambodians Reclaim Angkor Wat as Global Lockdowns Continue to Bite
By Luke Hunt
At Cambodia's crown jewel, there's “not a single selfie stick in sight” as tourists evaporate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.