Region
Southeast Asia
What Will It Take for Cambodia to Actually Strike Oil and Gas?
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen
The government is once again heralding oil and gas prospects offshore and on, but it’s done so twice before.
The Natural Resource Oligarchy Funding Indonesia’s Election
By Ian Morse
Indonesia’s natural resource industry funds both campaigns – which may be why it remains free from debate.
Is There Room for Transgender Rights in the ‘New Malaysia’?
By Ana Salvá
Activists believe that the situation for trans people has not changed at all, or has arguably gotten even worse.
Brunei: Huawei’s Foothold in Southeast Asia
By Austin Bodetti
Huawei’s already substantial presence in the sultanate is likely to extend to building Brunei’s 5G network.
Defending Myanmar's Remaining Environmental Treasures
By Scott Ezell
Unique programs led by indigenous peoples are protecting wildlife biodiversity in Karen state.
Thailand’s Election Impasse
By Nicholas Muller
The first election in Thailand since the 2014 coup has so far brought more confusion than clarity.
The Philippines’ China Dam Controversy
By David Green
The Kaliwa Dam Project, a centerpiece of the BRI in the Philippines, faces steep opposition from indigenous peoples.
The Life and Near Death of Sam Rainsy
By Andrew Nachemson
22 years after surviving a grenade attack, the popular opposition leader faces new questions about his role in politics.
Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?
By Associated Press
A look at those jockeying for the top post in Thailand’s March 24 elections.
Frenetic Serenity: The Streets of Saigon
By Miguel Cano
The 24-hour challenge: 100 street photographs of Saigon
Could Vietnam Have Avoided the 1979 War With China?
By Cu Huy Ha Vu
Vietnam’s missed opportunity to normalize relations with the US paved the way for China’s 1979 invasion.
Myanmar’s Myitsone Dam Dilemma
By Tom Fawthrop
As the unpopular project sits in limbo, the government has to choose between upsetting China and enraging its own people.