Region
Southeast Asia
Can the US Marines Help Build Indonesia’s Amphibious Capabilities?
By Grant Newsham and Swee Lean Collin Koh
The effort could play an important role in the rebalance.
Indonesia: Harvesting the Devil’s Gold
By Sugato Mukherjee
These Indonesian miners have one of the world's deadliest jobs.
Cambodia’s Montagnard Problem
By Brent Crane
The country has long struggled to deal humanely with the refugees from Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Myanmar’s Candidate Controversies
By Yola Verbruggen
The opposition NLD is coming under fire for its choice of candidates, amid fears of a split within the party.
No Easy Win for Singapore’s PAP
By James Chin
All signs are pointing to a tough election for Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party.
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
Exclusive: Who's Really Behind Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The Diplomat’s Shawn Crispin conducts an in-depth investigation into the recent Erawan Shrine bombing.
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.
After the Scandal: What’s Next for Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PM Najib Razak seems to have navigated the immediate fallout of the 1MDB scandal, but it will continue to haunt him.
Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power
By Rajiv Bhatia
Who might emerge from the uncertainty that surrounds Myanmar’s upcoming polls?
Tough Times Ahead for the Indonesian Navy?
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The Indonesian Navy may struggle to meet its Minimum Essential Force targets by 2024. A rethink may be needed.
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
By Jeff Moore
An initial analysis based on the evidence we have so far.