Region
Southeast Asia
What’s Missing From Cambodia’s Democracy?
By Andrew Nachemson
The problems are deeper than the lack of a viable opposition party.
Timor-Leste’s Forgotten Female Rebels
By Edward Cavanough
Will women's role in Timor-Leste's fight for independence ever be truly recognized?
#MeToo, Vietnam
By Isabelle Taft
Vietnam’s fledgling #MeToo movement reveals the limits of the country’s progress on gender equality.
Is Indonesia Newly Under Attack?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
“Welcome to the Holy Month of Jihad.”
Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
By Michio Ueda
What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?
Japan: From Gunboat Diplomacy to Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.
Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Employing foreigners is a topic that divides the nation, making it the perfect campaign issue.
Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
By John Dennehy
The country has ground to a standstill after the collapse of its minority government. Will new polls bring stability?
Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
By Alexandra Radu
Glimpses of the campaign in Malaysia's most hotly contested election to date.
Winning Hearts on China’s Belt and Road
By Gatra Priyandita and Trissia Wijaya
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative needs to win hearts, not just projects, in Southeast Asia.
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
By Peter Maguire
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
The South China Sea and ASEAN's 32nd Summit Meeting
By Carl Thayer
Will Cambodia once again undermine ASEAN’s position on the South China Sea?