Region
Southeast Asia
Exclusive: US, Malaysia and the War Against the Islamic State
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An inside look at ongoing cooperation between Washington and Kuala Lumpur.
Myanmar: Elections and the Media
By Vishal Arora
The editor of The Irrawaddy shares his thoughts on the implications of the recent elections.
Myanmar's Historic Day
By Philip Heijmans
Scenes from last weekend's milestone elections.
Myanmar’s Elections: What Now?
By Sebastian Strangio
With the NLD on the brink of a landslide victory in Myanmar’s elections, attention is turning to what comes next.
A Generals’ Election in Myanmar
By Renaud Egreteau
As Myanmar's historic elections approach, the military's role in the country's politics should not be underestimated.
Cambodia: Hun Sen Draws First Blood
By Luke Hunt
The ruling CPP shows it is willing to get nasty in the long lead-up to the next Cambodian elections.
A Legal Analysis of the Philippine-China Arbitration Ruling
By James Kraska
The ruling offers a glimpse into what to expect in the decision on the merits.
Why US FON Operations in the South China Sea Make Sense
By Jonathan G. Odom
The U.S. Navy’s Freedom of Navigation Program is an important expression of international law.
Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines
By Peter M. Sales
The derailing of the work of peace makers is raising the odds of renewed conflict in Mindanao.
Thailand: Poking the Tiger
By James Buchanan
Young student activists are unlikely to bring down the junta — but they can make its life more difficult.
The 'Global Maritime Fulcrum' and the US-Indonesia Partnership
By Sean Quirk and John Bradford
The US should use Jokowi's signature foreign policy initiative to take ties to a new level.
Kachin: Hardly a Ceasefire
By Sakse Collective
The recent ceasefire has done little to bring peace to Kachin.