Region
Southeast Asia
Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?
By Associated Press
A look at those jockeying for the top post in Thailand’s March 24 elections.
Frenetic Serenity: The Streets of Saigon
By Miguel Cano
The 24-hour challenge: 100 street photographs of Saigon
Could Vietnam Have Avoided the 1979 War With China?
By Cu Huy Ha Vu
Vietnam’s missed opportunity to normalize relations with the US paved the way for China’s 1979 invasion.
Myanmar’s Myitsone Dam Dilemma
By Tom Fawthrop
As the unpopular project sits in limbo, the government has to choose between upsetting China and enraging its own people.
Will Thailand’s Chinese High-Speed Railway Be Worth It?
By Pechnipa Dominique Lam
The government is rushing ahead with the high-speed rail, even as the public is left in the dark.
Are Indian Separatist Rebels in the Myanmar Army’s Crosshairs?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Is the Myanmar military taking greater interest in Indian separatist groups on its territory?
Aung San Suu Kyi: A ‘Moral Democrat’ or a ‘Precolonial Queen’?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Krzysztof Iwanek talks to Michał Lubina, author of a new book on Aung San Suu Kyi’s political thought.
Thailand’s ‘Green Rush’
By Skot Thayer
With the legalization of marijuana, Thailand hopes to carve out a stake in the global cannabis industry.
Marking 70 Years of War in Myanmar
By Jittrapon Kaicome
Karen armed groups gather to seek peace while marking the 70th anniversary of the original revolution.
Is Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Heading in the Right Direction?
By Kimkong Heng
Cambodia needs to recalibrate its relationships with the US and EU, or risk becoming overly reliant on China.
Suharto’s Shadow Still Lingers in Indonesian Museums
By Michael G. Vann
“New Order” history is a sensitive topic as Indonesia’s presidential election approaches.
Are Indonesia and Malaysia Ready to Stand up for China’s Muslims?
By Nithin Coca
The two Southeast Asian states might be the best hope for pressure from the Islamic world.