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Southeast Asia
Amid Crackdown, a Lumad School Opens in Manila
By Michael Beltran
A school for evacuated indigenous youth recently opened inside a Manila university.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Thailand Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the interaction highlighted the areas of defense collaboration both sides are looking to make inroads on.
China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marked another incremental inroad in the agreement.
Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of bilateral relations in the maritime domain.
Climate Strike in Hazy Kuala Lumpur
By Alexandra Radu
This weekend Malaysians marched in a Global Climate Strike drawing attention to regional environmental degradation.
US-Malaysia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Spotlight with Home Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the collaboration between the two countries in this realm amid wider challenges for ties.
Is Indonesia Losing Its War on Corruption Under Jokowi?
By Erin Cook
Recent developments have heightened concerns about the progress on anti-corruption in the country.
After a China-Vietnam Standoff, Expect a Turn to the US
By Christopher Sharman
Coercive Chinese tactics to settle South China Sea disputes serve as a catalyst for enhanced Vietnam-U.S. security cooperation.
Defense Dialogue Highlights Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the development of the security aspect of their wider diplomatic relationship.
Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?
By David Hutt
A recent move warrants attention given the government’s previous positions.
Can Contested Carbon Offsets Save Southeast Asia’s Forests?
By Preeti Jha
A closer look at a key component of the region's fight against the climate crisis.
UMNO and PAS: A Frenemy Marriage?
By Michio Ueda
The new Malay-Muslim alliance between two major opposition forces could accelerate further polarization of Malaysian politics.