Region
Southeast Asia
Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future
By Luke Hunt
20 years after the holding of a UN-backed referendum, there remains much work to do in Timor-Leste.
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
By Fabio Figiaconi
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
Elephant Roadkill: Thailand Grapples With Pachyderms on the Pavement
By Tyler Roney
Long-term solutions may require more severe measures than road signs, namely, wildlife corridors.
Is Southeast Asia Winning the US-China Trade War? Not So Fast
By Alec Lei
If the U.S.-China trade war continues or worsens ASEAN countries will also experience a bumpy ride.
Two Wheels Good: Motorbike Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Preeti Jha
A recent heated debate is just the latest incident in the motorbike taxi scene in Southeast Asia.
Duterte’s Fifth China Visit: Heavy on Promise, Light on Results
By Erin Cook
Duterte’s latest trip to China did little to ease concerns about his approach to Beijing.
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.