Region
Southeast Asia
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
Why Indonesia Matters in a Season of Change
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Indonesia is important to the U.S., in ways that might be unexpected.
Judges and Rice: Cambodia's Expanding Reliance on China
By Luke Hunt
Is there a limit to Beijing's largesse for its southern ally?
Thailand Mourns King Bhumibol Adulyadej
By Nick McGrath
Millions of Thai citizens mourn the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on October 13, 2016.
Commemorating the Thammasat University Massacre in Thailand
By Louise Delgado
Forty years after a student massacre, some in Thailand are trying to keep memories alive through art.
Obama and Indonesia: Strong Progress But an Uncertain Future
By Nithin Coca
The U.S. has done its part to deepen relations; the ball is now in Indonesia's court.
Hadabuan Hills: The Forgotten Rainforest of Sumatra
By Gregory McCann
Surrounded by palm oil plantations, an oasis of rainforest provides a welcome shelter for rare species.
An Arms Race in Southeast Asia?
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Yes, Southeast Asian states are bulking up their militaries – but that doesn’t necessarily translate to an arms race.
Laos: Reform or Revolution
By David Hutt
What is the likelihood that political change will come to Laos?
The Trouble With India’s Projects in Myanmar
By Sudha Ramachandran
India has great ambitions for infrastructure construction in Myanmar, but falls short in implementation.
The Changing Face of ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam offer an unlikely breath of fresh air.
Can Laos Create a Startup Economy?
By Ai Vuong
Alongside the ASEAN summitry, a different group descended on Laos: angel investors.