Region
Southeast Asia
The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Until its institutional problems are solved, the PN will not be able to achieve its ambitious goals.
Singapore Beats China in UN IP Leadership Contest
By Associated Press
Daren Tang won a crucial nomination to become the next director-general of the World Intellectual Property Organization over China's Wang Binyang.
What’s in the New China Military Presence Fears in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent concerns of thousands of Chinese military personnel infiltrating the country are just one manifestation of the growing fears of Beijing’s influence in the Philippines and alleged government complicity.
Is Vietnam Sending Its Maritime Militia to China’s Coast?
By Yan Yan
In recent weeks, hundreds of Vietnamese fishing boats have gathered near China’s Hainan province, site of a sensitive military base.
What’s Next for Indonesia’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy Plans?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the status of Indonesia’s upcoming artificial intelligence national strategy.
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.
Malaysia: New Premier Delays Parliament Session Amid Political Uncertainty
By Associated Press
Muhyiddin postponed the next session of Parliament by more than two months, delaying plans by the former ruling alliance to seek a no-confidence vote against him.
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.