Region
Southeast Asia
Singapore and Coronavirus: Small State, Global Crisis
By Hui Ying Lee
The COIVD-19 epidemic reiterates the vulnerabilities of a small state like Singapore.
Virus Fears Rise After Cambodia Cruise Ship Acceptance
By Associated Press
The feel-good story took an unfortunate turn after a passenger later tested positive for the virus.
Germany-Singapore Defense Relations in the Spotlight With Munich Security Conference Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the two sides in the security realm.
What Will the 2020 Cobra Gold Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills will be closely watched for an indication of U.S.-Thailand alliance dynamics and the state of regional collaboration amid wider developments.
Cambodia Is Still Failing Its Disabled Persons
By David Hutt
Despite the government’s rhetoric, the reality is much more concerning.
After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home
By Agoes Rudianto
238 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Wuhan are free to go home after ensuring they are not infected with the coronavirus.
Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’
By Michael Henry Yusingco
A coherent approach to violent extremism is need in the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
Coronavirus Takes Its Toll on China-Indonesia Relations
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dikanaya Tarahita
Indonesia’s travel ban could impact not only economic but political ties between the two countries.
Cruise Ship Coronavirus Ordeal Ends with Cambodia Welcome
By Associated Press
Stranded passengers disembarked and were welcomed to Cambodia by the nation's authoritarian leader who handed them flowers.
Why More Hun Sen Has Meant Less Progress for Cambodia
By David Hutt
While Cambodia is certainly better off than it was in the 1990s, progress has slowed as the premier’s rule has continued.
Why Monash Opening a Campus in Indonesia Is a Big Deal
By James Guild
The announcement proves Jokowi is serious about opening up previously closed sectors to foreign competition.
Indonesia Won’t Take Back Suspected Islamic State Militants
By Associated Press
Indonesia's government has banned citizens who joined the Islamic State group in Syria from returning home citing national security concerns.