Region
Southeast Asia
UN Court Orders Myanmar to Prevent Rohingya Genocide
By Associated Press
The court delivered a sweeping legal victory for the persecuted Muslim minority.
What Does the UK’s New ASEAN Mission Say About Its Southeast Asia Engagement Post-Brexit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Britain continues to shape its relationship with Southeast Asia amid ongoing domestic and regional developments.
No New Thinking in Laos?
By David Hutt
In recent years, the regime has looked to be stuck in static thinking.
Rethinking Indonesia’s ‘War on Drugs’
By Will Doran
Can the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s advocacy help change Jakarta’s harsh drug laws?
How Asians See the World in 2020: Insights From Public Opinion
By Ankit Panda
Discussing recent trends in elite and public opinion in Asia.
What’s Next for Vietnam’s 5G Ambitions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Viettel’s forays in the 5G space and its potential implications for Vietnam’s broader approach.
Southeast Asia and the Major Powers: How Does Public Opinion Matter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of elite and mass opinion in ongoing regional dynamics.
Thailand: Officials Hold Meeting with Southern Insurgent Group
By Associated Press
The meeting is the first in years in a decades-old insurgency in Thaiand's south.
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
By Agoes Rudianto
The festival of Grebeg Sudiro celebrates ethnic Chinese heritage in Indonesia, where such celebrations were banned under Suharto.
What Does Xi’s Myanmar Visit Mean for India’s China Anxieties?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The trip produced a mixed outlook for New Delhi’s perceptions of Beijing’s inroads in the wider Indo-Pacific.
China’s Belt and Road: Is Asia Getting More Cautious?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Xi’s recent voyage to Myanmar spotlighted the broader question about whether some key regional states are getting more cautious in responding to Beijing’s initiative.
