Region
Southeast Asia
A Breakthrough in US-Vietnam Relations
By Alexander L. Vuving
A recent visit embodies the astonishing change in bilateral relations.
Have Myanmar’s Armed Forces Gone Too Far?
By Hunter Marston and Andrew Morgan
Recent events show just how far Myanmar has to travel on the road to reform.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Enduring Legacy
By Manish Gyawali
To understand and emulate Singapore’s success, other countries must try to understand the mind of its visionary leader.
Change on the Mighty Mekong
By Denise Hruby
Hunger for affordable energy is threatening traditional livelihoods and a unique biodiversity.
Post-Anwar: Malaysia’s Gloomy Future
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the opposition leader sits in prison, a shadow looms over Malaysian politics both at home and abroad.
Vietnam and Great Power Rivalries
By Nhina Le and Koh Swee Lean Collin
Will Russian use of Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay derail improving Hanoi-Washington ties?
Indonesia: Can Jokowi Recover?
By Jon Emont
The Indonesian president has disappointed his supporters, yet many remain optimistic.
Refugees: Inferno in the Bay of Bengal
By Keane Shum
The stories of the refugees who have crossed the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea are harrowing.
Indonesia’s Migrant Workers: Dreams and Tears
By Michael Malay and Nicolas Axelrod
Every year, Indonesians flock abroad dreaming of opportunity. For many, the reality is harsh.
ASEAN Is Not a Security Community (Yet)
By Morgan Potts
Has the bloc really been the force for peace in the region that some claim?
China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
With ongoing reclamation work, the outlook for the region remains grim.
Thailand’s Big Step Backwards
By Sam Michael
In abandoning its democratic ideals, the country risks a return to a pre-modern era.