Region
Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Unfolding Corruption Scandal
By Neil Thompson
The scandal could serve as a political turning point for President Joko Widodo.
Trump’s Real ASEAN Test
By Prashanth Parameswaran
How the new administration should approach Southeast Asia and ASEAN.
A Temple Under Siege: Wat Phra Dhammakaya
By George Styllis and Patthiya Tongfueng
The fate of a notorious Thai cult hangs in the balance.
Myanmar's Amazing Modernization
By Olaf Schuelke
Myanmar's rapid transformation, as seen in the commercial capital of Yangon.
Saving Vietnam's Floating Markets
By Nguyen Minh Quang and Dao Ngoc Canh
Long a staple of Mekong Delta culture, Vietnam's floating markets must now adapt or fade away.
Can Malaysia's Opposition Win?
By Nithin Coca
Despite the massive 1MDB scandal, Malaysia's ruling party might be in an even better position than in 2013.
Indonesia and the Islamic State Threat
By Arsla Jawaid
How big a danger do returning fighters pose to Indonesia?
Cambodia, Catholicism, and Cauliflower
By Peter Ford
The ups and downs of life in an ethnically Vietnamese community in Cambodia.
Is the North Korea Crisis a Gift for Malaysia’s Najib?
By Luke Hunt
Despite the scandals, Malaysian prime minister has the moral high ground.
What’s Next for Myanmar’s Rakhine State?
By Laignee Barron
The government declared the clearance operation over last month – it’s not so simple.
Hollywood Comes to Cambodia
By Audrey Wilson
Angelina Jolie and Netflix bring the story of the Khmer Rouge back to Cambodia and let Cambodians tell it.
Unlikely Partners: Cambodia and the Eurasian Economic Union
By Cristina Maza
Even if the economic rewards aren’t astronomical, the partnership is beneficial for both sides.