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Southeast Asia
What Lies Ahead for Thailand’s Outer Space Ambitions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The postponement of a planned launch nonetheless spotlighted Bangkok’s wider space plans.
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Southeast Asia’s Migrant Workers Fall Through the Cracks
By Jasmine Chia and Yong Poh Han
In Thailand and Singapore, a public health crisis is challenging the typical delineations of citizenship.
What’s Next for the Philippines Communist Insurgency Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the state of one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies and its future prospects.
New Temburong Bridge Opening Highlights China-Brunei Relations Amid Coronavirus Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the recent unveiling of the key infrastructure project.
Vietnam’s Big Air Pollution Challenge
By Thang Nam Do
Bold action is needed to address the country’s problem.
New Zealand Man Killed Near Indonesia’s Freeport Mine
By Associated Press
Gunmen killed a New Zealand miner and wounded six others near the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region.
Drone Delivery Puts the Focus on US-Malaysia Security Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent development put the spotlight on ongoing defense collaboration despite ongoing challenges for ties.
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if a new government does take office soon, the country faces some significant challenges ahead.
COVID-19 Cases Reported on Both US Aircraft Carriers in Western Pacific
By Steven Stashwick
Coronavirus cases have been found on USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Ronald Reagan as well as a U.S. base in Japan.
The Economic Consequences of Coronavirus in Indonesia
By James Guild
Indonesia is in a tough spot – waging a public health war against COVID-19 while fighting off recession using limited fiscal resources.
Myanmar Braces for Coronavirus Outbreak
By Tej Parikh
Myanmar has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus. Can it prevent infections from exploding?
Vietnam’s Communist Party Finds a Silver Lining in COVID-19
By Mai Truong
The coronavirus outbreak provides a unique opportunity for the Communist Party of Vietnam to strengthen its legitimacy.