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Southeast Asia
The Natuna Sea Incident: How Indonesia Is Managing Its Bilateral Relationship With China
By Jefferson Ng
Indonesia’s pragmatic, even-handed approach to the recent Natuna Sea incident shows how China’s rise can be managed.
Confirmed: China Visitor to Thailand Infected with New Coronavirus Strain
By Associated Press
Thai officials have reported that a traveler from Wuhan has been hospitalized in Thailand with the virus.
Indonesia: Shore-Based Naval Gun Commissioning Puts Ongoing Weapons Development into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.
What’s Next for Malaysia’s Capabilities After Its Helicopter Decommissioning?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ongoing efforts to decommission aging equipment spotlight the broader issue with the country’s capabilities.
US Presidential Elections 2020: Outlook for Southeast Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Bridget Welsh.
Singapore’s First Terrorism Financing Charge Case in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An important case spotlighted the country’s ongoing challenge to counter terrorism.
Thailand: Thousands Run Against Dictatorship in Big Political Demonstration
By Associated Press
A protest in the Thai capital over the weekend constituted one of the biggest political demonstrations of its kind in years.
Asia’s Anxiety Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions in the Spotlight with Philippines Evacuation Kickoff
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s ongoing effort to evacuate its citizens has highlighted the challenges some Asian governments are facing in managing the fallout from recent tensions.
What Does Xi Jinping’s First Visit Mean for China-Myanmar Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Xi’s first trip to the country as president will be long on deliverables, they will belie more complex realities undergirding overall ties.
Recent Developments Surrounding the South China Sea
By Associated Press
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.
Lava Gushes from Volcano Near Manila; Tens of Thousands Flee
By Associated Press
Frequent tremors and inflation of the Taal volcano indicate a major and much more dangerous eruption could still happen.
Explaining Singapore’s Interest in the F-35B
By Robert Farley
How significant will the addition of the F-35B to the Republic of Singapore Air Force's inventory be?