Region
Southeast Asia
Who Will Form Malaysia’s New Government After the End of the Pakatan Harapan Coalition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s demise, the focus has quickly shifted to the political realignments to form a new government and what this could mean for the country’s future.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Resigns Amid Political Upheaval
By Associated Press
Mahathir’s resignation, and the collapse of the ruling coalition, comes amid a political crisis over a planned transition of power to Anwar Ibrahim.
Disbanded Thailand Party Alleges Government Collusion in Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The Future Forward Party has attacked the Thai government for allegedly colluding with Malaysia's former prime minister to cover up the 1MDB financial scandal.
Defense Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent consultation highlighted what both sides are emphasizing in 2020 within the defense aspect of the relationship.
What Does Singapore’s New Defense Budget Say About the Country’s Security Thinking?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the city-state’s initial allocation for defense spending this year.
What’s in the Thailand Air Force’s New White Paper?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a key document and what it means for the country’s defense capabilities.
Sino-Indian Competition in Myanmar in the Spotlight With Indian Navy Chief Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The naval visit last week again focused attention on the role of India and China in the Southeast Asian state, even though New Delhi’s weakness lies more in non-security realms.
A Better Credit Rating Alone Can’t Overcome the Philippines’ Foreign Investment Woes
By Ronald U. Mendoza
Serious concerns about corruption, ease of doing business, and political interference scare foreign investors away regardless of credit rating scores.
Thailand Court Orders Popular Opposition Party Dissolved
By Associated Press
Thailand's Constitutional Court has ordered the popular opposition Future Forward Party dissolved,
Myanmar’s India Balancing Act
By Amara Thiha
Myanmar's president will soon visit India, keeping Naypyidaw's careful balance between India and China.
UK Navy Vessel Vietnam Visit Highlights Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The courtesy visit spotlighted the ongoing development of security ties between the two countries.
Myanmar’s Aggressive Nationalism in the Air Ahead of 2020 Elections
By Andrew Nachemson
Recent events have highlighted the more aggressive side of the country’s nationalist tendencies as it prepares to head to the polls later this year.