Region
Southeast Asia
Pandemic Control: A New Area for ASEAN Defense Cooperation?
By Henrick Z. Tsjeng
ASEAN could modify military humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mechanisms to support regional healthcare systems in times of crisis.
Australia’s Southeast Asian Step Down
By Grant Wyeth
Diminishing Canberra's presence in Southeast Asia to reinforce its goals in the South Pacific is a trade-off with a significant cost.
Did Vietnam’s Maritime Militia Really Swarm a China Military Base ?
By Do Thanh Hai
Though recent allegations raise more questions than they provide answers, they should reinforce the need for greater transparency in the South China Sea.
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Struggle: Managing the Economic Impact
By Thoi Nguyen
Despite initial notable steps, until the government can fully contain the outbreak, it will be difficult to achieve economic growth targets set out previously.
How Vietnam Learned From China’s Coronavirus Mistakes
By Trien Vinh Le and Huy Quynh Nguyen
Hanoi, a fellow communist state, realized quickly that a China-style cover-up would only make things worse.
Malaysia on New Coronavirus Lockdown After Sharp Case Spike
By Associated Press
Malaysia announced a lockdown on the country starting Wednesday after a sharp spike in the number of virus cases.
What’s in the First Russia-Indonesia Joint Navy Exercise Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a potential first for defense ties.
New Joint Maritime Patrols Put the Focus on Vietnam-Cambodia Naval Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries held the latest in a series of joint maritime patrols.
Japan-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Headlines With Naval Shipbuilding Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An engagement this month spotlighted ongoing collaboration between the two sides in the security domain.
Coronavirus Fears Don’t Stop Biggest China-Cambodia Military Drills Yet
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The exercise has continued amid continuing anxieties about the virus in both countries and the wider world.
In Role Reversal, Asia Seeks to Stop Virus From Coming In
By Associated Press
As COVID-19 outbreaks spread to the rest of the world, Asia looks to manage its borders.
Cambodia’s Courts Under the Microscope With Australian Missionary Trial
By Luke Hunt
The case is yet another test for the justice system in the Southeast Asian state.