Region
Southeast Asia
What Does a Rising Baht Mean for Thailand's Economy?
By Phornchanok Cumperayot
A closer look at the economic implications of recent currency appreciation for the country.
South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides are emphasizing the disputed waters, but for different reasons.
Myanmar: Filmmaker Jailing Highlights Rising Rights Concerns
By Associated Press
The case comes amid growing worries about a deteriorating rights situation in the Southeast Asian country.
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Hold Trilateral Security Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by the three countries to advance security collaboration despite lingering challenges.
Australia in ASEAN: An Ever-Floating Idea Without a Clear Case?
By Luke Hunt
While the idea has been advanced for years in certain circles, it remains unclear what this would actually achieve.
Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil
By Christopher Ryan
Despite progress on other development metrics, Timor-Leste has under-invested in access to clean water.
Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
20 years after its independence referendum, Timor-Leste’s success story has lessons for the region and beyond.
What’s Next After the New Cambodia-Laos Border Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident has once again reinforced the border management challenges that remain for the two countries.
What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the new proposed allocations say about the country’s defense outlook for 2020 and beyond.
Southeast Asia Must Confront its Illegal Tiger Problem
By Preeti Jha
A new report raises fresh concerns about the impact of tiger breeding centers on the illegal tiger trade.
China’s Dominance on Display in the South China Sea
By Trinh Le
Beijing’s repeated provocative actions in the South China Sea leaves the region worse off.
Indonesia Aims for Fastest Growth of Jokowi’s Term
By Ian Morse
Can Indonesia’s president balance the resource-rich investment boom with more equitable development?