Region
Southeast Asia
What Lies Ahead for Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan Government After a Big Election Loss?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The loss in the Tanjung Piai by-election is less important than how the government responds to this wake-up call.
Vientiane Vision 2.0 Puts Japan’s Asia Security Role into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new initiative is yet another manifestation of Tokyo’s increasing defense role in the region.
What’s in the New Philippines-Brunei TOR on Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a recent development might mean for the wider defense relationship.
Prabowo’s Introductory Visit Highlights Indonesia-Malaysia Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new defense minister’s first overseas trip spotlighted some of the ongoing security collaboration between the two neighboring Southeast Asian states.
US Defense Secretary Esper’s Second Asia Trip Puts Alliances in Focus
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. secretary of defense contends with cost-sharing and other controversies.
Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis: International Court Judges Authorize Investigation
By Associated Press
Legal developments on the Rohingya crisis were in the international spotlight again this week.
Vietnam Needs to ‘Struggle’ More in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
Assessing Hanoi’s strategy after the Vanguard Bank standoff with China.
What’s Next for Cambodia’s Opposition Politics?
By David Hutt
After a big week for the country’s opposition, a look at what may lie ahead for it as well as Cambodian politics more generally.
Defense Minister Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of the bilateral relationship.
Malaysia’s Latest By-Election Poses a Test for Pakatan Harapan
By Marcus Tantau
What effect will the Tanjung Piai by-election have on Mahathir’s leadership?
Counting the Costs of Sam Rainsy’s Failed Return to Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
The opposition leader’s thwarted bid to return to the country is not without its costs, irrespective of whatever benefits it may generate.
RCEP, CPTPP, and the Future of Trade Multilateralism in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Asia’s trade architectures are coalescing in new ways. Who’s in and who’s out?