Region
Southeast Asia
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.
The Many Reasons to Move Indonesia’s Capital
By Giora Eliraz
There are a variety of rationales put forward for the decision to relocate the capital, some more prominently articulated than others.
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Struggle: The Import Dimension
By Thoi Nguyen
Vietnam has not been immune from the issue of imported coronavirus cases.
Indonesia’s Virus Response and What It Tells Us About Global Health Governance
By Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi
Indonesia’s unique responses to the spread of infectious diseases give us a picture of the current state of global health governance.
Vietnam Toughens Coronavirus Crackdown With New Restrictions
By Associated Press
The prime minister said shopping malls, in-restaurant dining, bars, and other businesses that do not provide basic necessities must shut starting at midnight.
A Rohingya Coronavirus Catastrophe Looms if Their Internet Blackout Continues
By Sirazul Islam
Leaving the group cut off from the outside world leaves them especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
Beyond Port Visits, US-Vietnam Relations Can Go Further
By Matthew Dalton
There is ample room to expand the burgeoning U.S.-Vietnam relationship.
Why Southeast Asia Should Matter to Imran Khan’s Pakistan
By Sidra Tariq Jamil and Mustafa Izzuddin
As Khan seeks to break new ground in Pakistan's foreign policy, it's time to give ASEAN a closer look.
New Indonesia Terrorism Raid Nets Islamic State-Linked Suspects
By Associated Press
Indonesia's police anti-terrorism squad shot and killed one suspect and arrested two others in a raid on the main island of Java.
The Significance of a New Japan-Philippines Air Defense Radar System Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
If the deal is finalized as reports suggest, it would have strategic significance for Japan’s growing regional security role and for the bilateral relationship.
Assessing a Potential Coronavirus Lockdown in Indonesia
By Jefferson Ng
With skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, a lockdown might be in Jakarta’s future.