Region
Southeast Asia
Thailand’s Migrant Workers in a Changing Legal System
By Maximillian Morch
12 months after a controversial Royal Ordinance on foreign laborers, how have things changed for Thailand’s migrant workforce?
The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle
By Preeti Jha
We need to look beyond Mahathir, and even Anwar, to understand Malaysia’s seismic power shift.
The Mlabri of Northern Thailand
By Sascha Richter
One of Thailand's smallest ethnic groups makes the transition from nomadic to settled life.
Thailand's Junta Cracks Down on Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party
By Neil Thompson
The generals want to be sure the opposition is eliminated before agreeing to hold elections.
Indonesia’s Prison System Is Broken
By Aisyah Llewellyn
A deadly prison riot underscores the risk of radicalization behind bars.
What’s Missing From Cambodia’s Democracy?
By Andrew Nachemson
The problems are deeper than the lack of a viable opposition party.
Timor-Leste’s Forgotten Female Rebels
By Edward Cavanough
Will women's role in Timor-Leste's fight for independence ever be truly recognized?
#MeToo, Vietnam
By Isabelle Taft
Vietnam’s fledgling #MeToo movement reveals the limits of the country’s progress on gender equality.
Is Indonesia Newly Under Attack?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
“Welcome to the Holy Month of Jihad.”
Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
By Michio Ueda
What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?
Japan: From Gunboat Diplomacy to Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.
Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Employing foreigners is a topic that divides the nation, making it the perfect campaign issue.