Region
Southeast Asia
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?
A Conversation on the Mekong and a Changing Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Milton Osborne about the threat to the Mekong River amid a changing environment in the subregion.
The Truth About Cambodia’s So-Called Corruption Crackdown
By David Hutt
Efforts to root out corruption in the country are likely to run once again into familiar realities.
New Frigate Upgrade Deal Puts South Korea-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The contract announcement highlighted ongoing defense collaboration between the two sides.
What’s Behind the Rising US-Southeast Asia Coast Guard Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a significant trend and its potential implications for Indo-Pacific security.
What’s in the Malaysia Palm Oil Defense Countertrade Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s defense minister has once again suggested the idea as an option in its defense policy.
The New Thai Government’s Troubles Are Just Beginning
By Ashu Agarwal
A party defects from Thailand’s ruling coalition, leaving Prime Minister Prayut with a razor-thin majority.
South China Sea: Pentagon Slams China's 'Bullying' Behavior Against Vietnam
By Ankit Panda
The statement follows an intensification of Chinese activity.
Goodbye Jakarta, Hello Borneo: Indonesia Announces Plan to Move Capital
By Niniek Karmini
The announcement capped off longtime discussion about a potential capital shift.
Maritime Security Exercise Highlights US-Indo-Pacific Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of SEACAT spotlighted Washington’s security relations with Indo-Pacific countries in the maritime domain.
Why the First US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of the holding of long-mulled drills.
What’s Next for Vietnam-South Africa Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit spotlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to develop their defense relationship.