Region
Southeast Asia
Keel-Laying of T 994-Class Patrol Vessels Highlights Thailand’s Maritime Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A Thai shipbuilder laid down the keels for two patrol vessels for the country’s navy.
Live-Fire Exercise Puts US-Singapore Military Cooperation into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills spotlighted the ongoing defense collaboration between the two countries.
Did Vietnam Just Doom the Mekong?
By Tom Fawthrop
A policy reversal on Mekong dams has put Hanoi’s credibility – and the river’s fate – on the line.
The Missing Strategy in Indonesia’s Economic Diplomacy
By Rocky Intan
Jakarta seems to treat economic diplomacy as a silver bullet. For that to work, Indonesia needs a new strategy.
Vietnam’s New Defense White Paper in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new document offers some insights into Vietnam’s defense thinking at a significant time in its foreign and security policy.
What’s in the First Philippines Navy-Coast Guard Joint Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The notable first highlighted ongoing efforts to promote better interagency collaboration in the Southeast Asian state.
Philippines: Duterte Fires Vice-President from Anti-Drug Post
By Associated Press
The decision came just weeks after Duterte had offered the post to Leni Robredo.
Why the India-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise Annualization Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The annualization of the engagement spotlighted a key manifestation of intra-Asian security networking.
Defense Dialogue Highlights Singapore-India Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the defense ministers’ meeting highlighted the inroads both countries are trying to make in their security ties.
Dealing With Piracy in Asia Requires Clear Data
By Robert Farley
Can scholars play a more prominent role in regional discussions on piracy?
Vietnam’s Big Ethnic Challenge
By David Hutt
The plight of Vietnam’s ethnic groups continues to be a point of focus for the government.
Clean Gloves, Dirty Practices: Debt Bondage in Malaysia’s Rubber Glove Industry
By Peter Bengtsen and Peter Bengtsen
Migrant workers in Malaysia risk forced labor making gloves for American healthcare giants.