Region
Southeast Asia
Mekong River Commission Faces Radical Change
By Luke Hunt
Donors have dropped their funding, forcing a radical restructuring.
Who Will Lead Vietnam?
By Alexander L. Vuving
The country faces a particularly difficult choice.
Beyond Bombings: The Islamic State in Southeast Asia
By Zachary Abuza
To understand the group, look at its other tactics.
Thailand Murders: Local Justice on Trial
By Alan McKenzie
The conviction of two Burmese migrants has prompted international criticism over a flawed police investigation.
Vietnam’s Leadership Succession Struggle
By Jonathan D. London
A pressure-packed political succession has entered its final stages.
The ASEAN Economic Community: The Force Awakens?
By Elodie Sellier
The AEC is here, but can it deliver on its promise?
Should Timor-Leste Turn to Portugal?
By Jordan Peterson
Rather than waiting for ASEAN, the less conventional option might prove more effective.
Thailand and the Specter of ‘International Standards’
By James Buchanan
Standing with the world’s more developed nations has long been an obsession for Thai elites – and a source of anxiety.
Malaysia: Najib Doubles Down
By Kirsten Han
The government is close to introducing a controversial new security law.
China-Myanmar Relations Under the NLD
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yun Sun talks with The Diplomat about the future of China-Myanmar relationship.
Exclusive: Managing the Strained US-Thailand Alliance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at ongoing efforts to manage Washington’s oldest Asian alliance.
Cambodia: A Generation Gap Divides a Struggling Nation
By Luke Hunt
Recent surveys offer some interesting insights into Cambodian life and politics.