Region
Southeast Asia
Vietnam’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Too Big to Ignore
By Thoi Nguyen
The tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese in the U.K. shine a harsh light on Vietnam’s longstanding problem of human trafficking.
How Will Vietnam’s 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship Play Out?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnam faces a full plate of opportunities and challenges during its chairmanship of the regional grouping.
Sam Rainsy Return Hype Ripples Across ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
Even though the opposition leader’s return to Cambodia itself may be unlikely, his loudly trumpeted voyage has sparked headlines across the region.
Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the development for US Southeast Asia policy under the Trump administration and beyond.
Cambodia Opposition Return Hits New Thailand Roadblock
By Associated Press
Plans by self-exiled leaders took a hit this week with an announcement by Thailand’s premier.
US Navy Ship Replenishes Indian Navy Ship in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-India cooperation in the Indo-Pacific continues.
The 2019 US-ASEAN Summit: A Diplomatic Blunder?
By Ankit Panda
Can the United States engage the Indo-Pacific without showing up?
How Not to Win Friends and Influence the Indo-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
Saying the Indo-Pacific matters is one thing; showing the Indo-Pacific it matters is another.
Thailand Defense Industry Ambition in the Headlines With Technology Transfer Prioritization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development reinforces the government’s determination to make inroads despite the challenges that confront it.
Deputy Defense Minister Visit Highlights Vietnam-Cambodia Security Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts to manage the defense aspect of the relationship.
India Had Good Reason to Pull out of RCEP
By Niranjan Marjani
The mega-trade deal could have undermined India’s strategic interests in Southeast Asia.
Annual Meeting Highlights Vietnam-Laos Border Management Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of their annual meeting offered a sense of where both sides are on border management issues.