Region
Southeast Asia
Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?
By David Hutt
A recent move warrants attention given the government’s previous positions.
Can Contested Carbon Offsets Save Southeast Asia’s Forests?
By Preeti Jha
A closer look at a key component of the region's fight against the climate crisis.
UMNO and PAS: A Frenemy Marriage?
By Michio Ueda
The new Malay-Muslim alliance between two major opposition forces could accelerate further polarization of Malaysian politics.
Peacekeeping Center Chief Visit Puts Thailand-Vietnam Security Collaboration into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the role of peacekeeping as an area of cooperation in bilateral ties and within the foreign policies of both countries.
What’s Behind the First India-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new arrangement.
Navy Chief Introductory Visit Puts Malaysia-Brunei Defense Relations Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts to develop the security aspect of the wider bilateral relationship.
Southeast Asia Haze: Mass Arrest in Indonesia Amid Raging Forest Fires
By Associated Press
Authorities have arrested 185 people suspected of starting forest fires spreading haze around the region.
INDOPACOM Commander Introductory Visit Highlights US-Brunei Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Interactions in the Headlines with Naval Activity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest interaction of the exchange highlighted the ongoing maritime collaboration between the two sides.
Oil Spilling Into the Java Sea
By Agoes Rudianto
In July, oil began bubbling to the surface of the Java Sea and washing ashore, slicking beaches black.
Indonesia’s New Capital Challenge Kicks Off
By Luke Hunt
The announcement on moving the country’s capital is only the beginning of one of the most ambitious infrastructure ventures in its history.
What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of what would constitute the first engagement of its kind.