Region
Southeast Asia
Strengthening Myanmar-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations: A Primer
By Nathasha Fernando
From shared security concerns to their struggles with great power rivalries, Myanmar and Sri Lanka have a lot in common.
What Does an Improved Credit Rating Actually Mean for the Philippines?
By Ronald U. Mendoza
The first article in a two-part series explains why credit ratings make the rich richer but matter less to most Filipinos.
Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
By Sopagna Heng
Hun Sen is playing a high-stakes political game by downplaying fear of the coronavirus. Will his strategy pay off?
China, Southeast Asia Hold Emergency Meeting on Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with his ASEAN counterparts in Laos amid alarm over the COVID-19 epidemic.
Coronavirus: Black Clouds Over Singapore
By Robert Bociaga
How is the island country tackling the epidemic?
Interview: Understanding Total Competition and China’s Challenge in the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation with Patrick Cronin and Ryan Neuhard analyzing Beijing’s behavior in the South China Sea, its wider regional ambitions, and how to respond.
What’s Behind Indonesia’s Refusal to Repatriate Suspected Islamic State Militants?
By Erin Cook
The decision is part of a nuanced issue that has broader implications for the country and the region.
Alleged Baby Smuggler Arrested in the Philippines for Kidnapping
By Associated Press
An American woman charged with human trafficking for allegedly attempting to smuggle a baby out of the Philippines was arrested on an additional count of kidnapping.
Singapore and Coronavirus: Small State, Global Crisis
By Hui Ying Lee
The COIVD-19 epidemic reiterates the vulnerabilities of a small state like Singapore.
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.