Region
Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Blasphemy Laws in the Headlines With Acquittal
By Associated Press
An Indonesian woman was acquitted of blasphemy charges for taking a dog into a mosque.
New Revelation of China-Cambodia Secret Visit Heightens Military Links Fears
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new report deepens the concerns regarding China’s military influence in Cambodia.
The Indonesian Government Needs to Step Up Its Commitment to Human Rights
By Fadhilah Fitri Primandari
Jokowi was elected in part due to his promises on human rights, but there has been little concrete progress over the past five years.
Myanmar’s Contested Civil-Military Relations in the Spotlight With New Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident served as yet another reminder of the complex and contested dynamics of civil-military relations in the country and the sensitivities therein.
Foreign Power Threat Looms Over Kem Sokha Trial in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
The hearings have again spotlighted the ruling government’s obsession with threats from foreign powers and color revolutions.
Rohingya Case: International Court Begins Gathering Evidence
By Associated Press
A court official said a team of investigators is visiting Rohingya refugee camps to collect evidence, and that justice will be delivered whether Myanmar cooperates or not.
US-Malaysia Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Aircraft Mission Systems Transfer
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A reported development provided a window on some of the ongoing functional cooperation between the two countries in spite of wider challenges for bilateral ties.
What Does a New Philippines Navy Chief Mean for the Country’s Security?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the appointment.
What Does the ICJ Preliminary Ruling Really Mean for the Rohingya?
By Angshuman Choudhury
The ICJ verdict is an important first step toward ensuring that the Rohingya victims get some tangible justice.
Germany-Vietnam Kidnapping Case in the Spotlight with Rejected Appeal
By Associated Press
A significant case was in the headlines again this week.
ASEAN Coronavirus Security Consultation Puts Center for Military Medicine Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted one aspect of Southeast Asia’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.
US ASEAN Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines with Regional Conference
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted Washington’s wider counterterrorism role in the subregion.