Region
Southeast Asia
Maid in Singapore
By Ana Salvá
Conditions for domestic workers in Singapore are improving, but many still face abuse and exploitation.
Indonesia Prepares for Another Round of Executions
By Nithin Coca
It is a case of domestic considerations trumping international image.
The South China Sea Won't Stop China-ASEAN Economic Ties
By Wang Wen, Chen Xiaochen, and Chang Yudi
The South China Sea issue will not stop China-ASEAN trade -- or cooperation on the "Belt and Road."
Vietnam’s ‘Soft Diplomacy’ in the South China Sea
By James Borton
Ly Son Island is a living museum documenting Vietnam's claims to the Paracels and Spratlys.
After the South China Sea Arbitration
By Mark E. Rosen
Where do we go after the panel has spoken?
Damming the Nam Tha in Northern Laos
By Scott Ezell
The transformation of a river, and community, before and after dam construction begins in earnest.
Behind Indonesia’s Red Scare
By Gatra Priyandita
Why is the Indonesian military again warning of an imminent communist revolution?
Trump, Clinton and the Future of US-Vietnam Relations
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Bilateral relations have come a long way. How might they fare under the next U.S. president?
Thailand's Drought Struggle
By Cory Wright
Many parts of Thailand are in the grip of one of the worst droughts in decades.
Vietnam’s Evolving Role in US Asia Strategy
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
From the Vietnam War to the South China Sea, Hanoi's position has changed dramatically.
Malaysia – Africa’s Silent Partner
By Tim Steinecke
One of Southeast Asia’s largest economies is quietly engaged across Africa.
US-Vietnam Defense Relations: Problems and Prospects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies ahead for cooperation between Washington and Hanoi.