Region
Southeast Asia
Virtual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Indonesia-Malaysia Cooperation Amid Growing Coronavirus Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the development of ties amid wider domestic and regional changes.
Frigate Combat System Upgrade Testing Highlights Indonesia’s Maritime Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta continues to add to its capabilities in spite of the challenges that remain.
Remembering Cambodia’s 1970 Coup
By Andrew Nachemson
A look back at a significant development in the country with implications that continue to play out today.
Thailand Tightens Restrictions Amid Growing Coronavirus Fears
By Associated Press
The country is firming up regulations regarding international travel and domestic movement, even as the government worries about the economic impact.
Indonesia’s Stalled Coronavirus Response
By Asmiati Malik
Jokowi's unscientific approach in fighting the coronavirus may backfire.
Why the Global Coronavirus Pandemic Could Get Worse for Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
Recent indications suggest that the region’s problem could exacerbate in the coming weeks.
Philippines Lifts Deadline Amid Drastic Coronavirus Quarantine
By Associated Press
The Philippines lifted a deadline for thousands of foreign travelers to leave the northern third of the country, including the capital, on Wednesday.
Indonesia Halts Islamic Assembly, Quarantining 9,000 People
By Associated Press
President Joko Widodo has called for all mass gatherings to be canceled, but such orders could be hard to enforce in the sprawling archipelago.
Making Sense of Malaysia’s 2020 Political Tumult
By Ankit Panda
Also, the hosts discuss progress in the implementation of the February 29 U.S.-Taliban deal in Afghanistan.
Will the ICJ Myanmar Ruling Help Bring Accountability for the Rohingya Crisis?
By Champa Patel and Ruma Mandal
Beyond refocusing the attention on the Rohingya crisis, the ruling raising questions about whether it might be an effective route for pursuing accountability.
Of Film and Adventure in Mainland Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with travel writer, journalist, and Hollywood filmmaker Nick Ray
Suspected Leader of Indonesia Terror Group on Trial
By Associated Press
Para Wijayanto, the suspected leader of Indonesia's al-Qaida-linked Jemaah Islamiyah network, went on trial on charges of terrorism that could result in a death sentence.