Region
Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s ‘Malay First’ Malaise
By Chandran Nair
The recent political upheaval, like so many of the country’s woes, stems from the longstanding racialization of politics.
What Does a Second Aircraft Carrier Visit Mean for US-Vietnam Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a development that has long been in the works.
China, ASEAN Band Together in the Fight Against Coronavirus
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo
The ASEAN-China special session on COVID-19 may mark the start of China offering assistance and expertise to other countries battling the outbreak.
How Singapore Connected the Dots on Coronavirus
By Sribala Subramanian and Sribala Subramanian
Tough laws and semi-invasive methods coupled with cajoling and cheerleading are Singapore’s way of handling epidemics .
Who Will Save Luang Prabang?
By Tom Fawthrop
The World Heritage site in Laos is endangered by mega-projects and Mekong dams.
A New Malaysia-Brunei Spat on Maritime Boundary Projects?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at new reports that the two countries are in a new spat over cross-border projects in their shared maritime boundary.
Malaysia Central Bank Cuts Key Rate Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Political Turbulence
By Associated Press
Malaysia's central bank reduced its key overnight policy rate, citing worsening economic conditions.
Prayut’s Ukraine Tank Deal Defense Highlights Thailand’s Broader Security Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The premier’s defense of the deal in parliament was just the latest manifestation of heightened scrutiny on Thailand's defense policy.
Upcoming Helicopter Delivery Highlights Malaysia’s Defense Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The confirmation of the delivery puts the focus on one platform within Malaysia’s wider military capabilities.
Fault Lines Linger Behind Singapore’s Coronavirus Containment
By Jasmine Chia and Yong Poh Han
The city-state has been praised for its efficient response, but the headlines hide racial, class, and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface.
What Would a Muhyiddin Premiership Mean for Malaysia’s Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the newly appointed prime minister’s position is far from unchallenged, it is worth looking at what his reign might mean for the country’s domestic politics and foreign policy.
The Palm Oil Conundrum in EU-ASEAN Relations
By Naila Maier-Knapp
Palm oil tensions between the EU and Indonesia and Malaysia continue to be a point of contention in the group’s ties with Southeast Asian countries.