Region
Southeast Asia
How Does the Indo-Pacific Defense Chiefs Conference Fit into Asia’s Security Landscape?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the development of a platform for U.S. security engagement in the region.
What’s Next for Russia-Malaysia Security Collaboration?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at ongoing efforts by both sides to make inroads in the defense realm despite the challenges that remain.
Minister Visit Puts Philippines-Brunei Security Relations in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted the ongoing defense ties between the two countries.
Protests in West Papua Escalate With Reports of Killings
By Joshua Mcdonald
Tensions mount in Indonesia amid reports of killings during Papuan pro-independence protests.
To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’
By Jonas Guterres
The fight for independence is over, but Timor-Leste needs to unite as a country yet again to fight its new war against poverty.
Middle Powers, Joining Together: The Case of Vietnam and Australia
By Le Dinh Tinh and Hoang Long
Middles powers need each other more, not less, as great power competition roils the Asia-Pacific.
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.