Region
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Haze: Mass Arrest in Indonesia Amid Raging Forest Fires
By Associated Press
Authorities have arrested 185 people suspected of starting forest fires spreading haze around the region.
INDOPACOM Commander Introductory Visit Highlights US-Brunei Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Interactions in the Headlines with Naval Activity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest interaction of the exchange highlighted the ongoing maritime collaboration between the two sides.
Oil Spilling Into the Java Sea
By Agoes Rudianto
In July, oil began bubbling to the surface of the Java Sea and washing ashore, slicking beaches black.
Indonesia’s New Capital Challenge Kicks Off
By Luke Hunt
The announcement on moving the country’s capital is only the beginning of one of the most ambitious infrastructure ventures in its history.
China-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With New Shipbuilding Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new deal spotlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two countries.
What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of what would constitute the first engagement of its kind.
Why is West Papua in Constant Turmoil?
By Bilveer Singh
The Indonesian territory has struggled for independence for more than 50 years.
What Would a US-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Really Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a potential redesignation of the bilateral relationship.
What's Next in the Battle for Southeast Asian History?
By Preeti Jha
Independent collectives in the subregion are building new platforms to give voice to alternative histories.
The Mekong Dimension of South Korea’s New Southern Policy with ASEAN
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Moon administration is upping its focus on Mekong countries as part of its wider approach to Southeast Asia.
Will Sam Rainsy’s Promised Cambodia Return Bring People Power Or Something Else?
By David Hutt
Despite the opposition figure’s optimistic assessment, the outlook following his possible return to Cambodia remains unclear.