Region
Southeast Asia
The Ampatuan Massacre: A Decade-Long Fight For Justice
By Joshua Mcdonald
In the Philippines, justice for victims of a massacre are overshadowed by rampant extrajudicial killings.
What Lies Ahead for Laos’ Economy Beyond Its Coming LDC Graduation?
By Buavanh Vilavong and Sitthiroth Rasaphone
A closer look at Laos's economy amid its success in achieving eligibility for graduation.
30 Dead, Thousands Caught in Flooding in Indonesia’s Capital
By Associated Press
While waters have begun to recede, the death toll has climbed to 30 and thousands have been left displaced.
First Landing Tank Ship Puts Vietnam’s Naval Capabilities Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The reported first highlighted an aspect of Hanoi’s broader ongoing effort to develop its military.
Malaysia-China Security Ties in the Spotlight with First Littoral Mission Ship Delivery
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The handover of the first capital defense asset acquired from China by Malaysia highlighted the ongoing status of a landmark security agreement between the two countries.
The handover of the first capital defense asset acquired from China by Malaysia highlighted the ongoing status of a landmark security agreement between the two countries.
Assessing Southeast Asia in the 2010s: 5 Big Strategic Trends and How They May Shape the 2020s
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at five major developments that shaped the subregion in the decade.
Malaysia-Turkey Relations in Focus With New Military Pacts
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new agreements spotlighted the continued attention to advancing the defense aspect of the relationship by the two countries.
What’s in Indonesia First Indigenous Medium-Range Strike Capable Drone?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the unveiling of the new capability.
What Would a Pluralist US Asia Policy Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the concept may help soothe worries of a bipolar framing of U.S.-China rivalry, whether it can be put into practice remains to be seen.
What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to consider choices for its pursuit of additional fighter jets.
Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan Government Undertakes 3 New Defense Plans
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country is planning on following through on its defense white paper launch with a series of additional plans.
What Does Myanmar’s First Submarine Mean for Its Security and the Region?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the implications of the development for Naypyidaw and the wider region.