Region
Southeast Asia
Duterte Fires Philippines Prison Chief
By Jim Gomez
The president fired the government’s top prison official amid outcry over a mass prisoner release.
Mahathir Visit Highlights Vietnam-Malaysia Security Cooperation Prospects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted efforts by both sides to make inroads in the defense aspect of ties despite lingering challenges.
What’s Next for Kem Sokha and Cambodia’s Opposition?
By David Hutt
The anniversary of the Cambodian opposition leader’s detention this week raises questions about his future.
First Defense Attaché Highlights Russia-Philippines Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of the move for the wider defense relationship.
First Stryker Delivery Puts US-Thailand Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The transfer of the new military vehicles spotlighted the ongoing development of security ties between the two treaty allies.
Tracing Indonesia’s Counterterrorism Measures Since the 2002 Bali Bombings
By Kathrin Rucktäschel and Christoph Schuck
Indonesia’s current focus on reactive, and in a narrow sense preventive, measures for fighting terrorism can only offer short-term success.
How Does the Indo-Pacific Defense Chiefs Conference Fit into Asia’s Security Landscape?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the development of a platform for U.S. security engagement in the region.
What’s Next for Russia-Malaysia Security Collaboration?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at ongoing efforts by both sides to make inroads in the defense realm despite the challenges that remain.
Minister Visit Puts Philippines-Brunei Security Relations in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted the ongoing defense ties between the two countries.
Protests in West Papua Escalate With Reports of Killings
By Joshua Mcdonald
Tensions mount in Indonesia amid reports of killings during Papuan pro-independence protests.
To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’
By Jonas Guterres
The fight for independence is over, but Timor-Leste needs to unite as a country yet again to fight its new war against poverty.
Middle Powers, Joining Together: The Case of Vietnam and Australia
By Le Dinh Tinh and Hoang Long
Middles powers need each other more, not less, as great power competition roils the Asia-Pacific.