Region
Southeast Asia
What Lies Ahead for Philippines-Turkey Defense Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to highlight the promise for this aspect of bilateral ties in spite of the limitations that remain.
What’s in the First Spain Warship Voyage to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the first such goodwill visit of its kind since the colonial era relationship between the two sides.
Can the Philippines Contain African Swine Fever?
By Jim Gomez
The country has been working to battle infections in affected villages in recent weeks.
What Did the 2019 ASEAN Air Force Chiefs Conference Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The meeting spotlighted one aspect of ongoing efforts to advance defense collaboration in this realm.
Army Chief Introductory Visit Puts the Focus on Singapore-Australia Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the ongoing security collaboration between the two countries.
What Does Thailand’s New Defense Budget Say About its Future Military Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new budget numbers for the country.
Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future
By Luke Hunt
20 years after the holding of a UN-backed referendum, there remains much work to do in Timor-Leste.
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
By Fabio Figiaconi
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
Elephant Roadkill: Thailand Grapples With Pachyderms on the Pavement
By Tyler Roney
Long-term solutions may require more severe measures than road signs, namely, wildlife corridors.
Is Southeast Asia Winning the US-China Trade War? Not So Fast
By Alec Lei
If the U.S.-China trade war continues or worsens ASEAN countries will also experience a bumpy ride.
Two Wheels Good: Motorbike Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Preeti Jha
A recent heated debate is just the latest incident in the motorbike taxi scene in Southeast Asia.
Duterte’s Fifth China Visit: Heavy on Promise, Light on Results
By Erin Cook
Duterte’s latest trip to China did little to ease concerns about his approach to Beijing.