Region
Southeast Asia
Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
By John Dennehy
The country has ground to a standstill after the collapse of its minority government. Will new polls bring stability?
Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
By Alexandra Radu
Glimpses of the campaign in Malaysia's most hotly contested election to date.
Winning Hearts on China’s Belt and Road
By Gatra Priyandita and Trissia Wijaya
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative needs to win hearts, not just projects, in Southeast Asia.
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
By Peter Maguire
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
The South China Sea and ASEAN's 32nd Summit Meeting
By Carl Thayer
Will Cambodia once again undermine ASEAN’s position on the South China Sea?
Indonesia's Traffic Woes
By Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Congested roads and few traffic laws are proving to be a deadly combination.
Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications
By David Han Guo Xiong
As a leading member of ASEAN, Malaysia’s foreign policy in Southeast Asia will have implications for GE14 and vice versa.
Sumatra's Magic Mountains
By Gregory McCann
In Sumatra, animism lingers alongside Islam. That combination could be wildlife's best chance for survival.
Mrauk U: In the Shadow of the Rohingya Crisis
By Libby Hogan
Myanmar’s archaeological wonder is marred by the violence in Rakhine state.
Patriot, Lucky Spirit, Villain: Pol Pot Remembered
By George Wright
In his final stronghold, the Khmer Rouge leader is remembered differently.
Was Buddha a Feminist?
By Ana Salvá
The first fully ordained Thai female monk in the Theravada tradition caused a controversy that continues 15 years later.
Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place
By Neil Thompson
The military junta, despite promises, has made little progress in weeding out corruption.