Region
Southeast Asia
Myanmar: Filmmaker Jailing Highlights Rising Rights Concerns
By Associated Press
The case comes amid growing worries about a deteriorating rights situation in the Southeast Asian country.
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Hold Trilateral Security Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by the three countries to advance security collaboration despite lingering challenges.
Australia in ASEAN: An Ever-Floating Idea Without a Clear Case?
By Luke Hunt
While the idea has been advanced for years in certain circles, it remains unclear what this would actually achieve.
Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil
By Christopher Ryan
Despite progress on other development metrics, Timor-Leste has under-invested in access to clean water.
Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
20 years after its independence referendum, Timor-Leste’s success story has lessons for the region and beyond.
What’s Next After the New Cambodia-Laos Border Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident has once again reinforced the border management challenges that remain for the two countries.
What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the new proposed allocations say about the country’s defense outlook for 2020 and beyond.
Southeast Asia Must Confront its Illegal Tiger Problem
By Preeti Jha
A new report raises fresh concerns about the impact of tiger breeding centers on the illegal tiger trade.
China’s Dominance on Display in the South China Sea
By Trinh Le
Beijing’s repeated provocative actions in the South China Sea leaves the region worse off.
Indonesia Aims for Fastest Growth of Jokowi’s Term
By Ian Morse
Can Indonesia’s president balance the resource-rich investment boom with more equitable development?
A Conversation on the Mekong and a Changing Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Milton Osborne about the threat to the Mekong River amid a changing environment in the subregion.
New Frigate Upgrade Deal Puts South Korea-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The contract announcement highlighted ongoing defense collaboration between the two sides.