Region
Southeast Asia
Myanmar Court Gives Actors 1-Year Jail Term for Satire
By Associated Press
Myanmar's troubled record on free speech continues.
US to Downgrade East Asia Summit Participation in 2019
By Ankit Panda
Wilbur Ross will be the seniormost U.S. official at the 2019 East Asia Summit.
Thailand Seeks US Talks After Trade Privileges Loss
By Associated Press
The search for discussions comes after the loss of preferential trade privileges on a range of Thai exports including seafood.
After Baghdadi’s Death, What’s Next for Southeast Asia’s Terrorism Fight?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the development is a blow to the Islamic State, the implications for Southeast Asia’s wider struggle against terrorism are less clear.
ASEAN’s China Dilemma
By Trinh Le
China remains both an economic partner and a threat to the stability of the region.
What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Military Facility Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at an idea recently advanced within the broader defense relationship.
C130J Hercules Aircraft Talk Puts US-Indonesia Military Relations in Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The discussion of the issue spotlighted ongoing defense cooperation between the two sides.
Exercise Airguard Anniversary Puts Singapore Brunei Air Force Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of a key interaction within their broader defense relationship.
Brahmos Supersonic Missile Talk Spotlights India-Philippines Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While specifics remain unclear, the chatter has put the emphasis on a development that could be significant for the bilateral relationship.
Confronting Cambodia’s Waste Management Challenge
By David Hutt
The country, especially its capital, has long had a problem with waste that needs to be addressed.
CARAT Exercise Puts US-Brunei Defense Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
What Does Jokowi’s New Cabinet Mean for Indonesia?
By Erin Cook
The lineup offers some early insights on how his second term may shape up.