Region
Southeast Asia
A US-Vietnam Alliance? Not So Fast.
By Teddy Pham
Expectations that Hanoi will enter Washington’s embrace appear unrealistic as the pro-Chinese camp prevails in Vietnam.
Engaging Vietnam on Human Rights
By Helen Clark
Australia and the US have very different approaches to engaging with Vietnam on its human rights record.
Rethinking Cambodia’s Reconciliation Process
By Phoak Kung
Involving only the country’s elites in the process will not be enough to keep the peace.
Thailand’s Rice Scheme Post-Mortem
By Steve Finch
The nation remains as divided as ever over the fallout from the Shinawatras’ controversial rice subsidies.
Thailand’s Democracy Under Siege
By Samak Mith
If the country is to reform, it must go beyond politics.
Myanmar’s Constitutional Uncertainty
By Sebastian Strangio
A massive campaign for constitutional reform has ended, with uncertain results.
Thailand’s Crisis and the 1932 Revolution
By James Buchanan
The country will not be able to move forward until it has properly dealt with its past.
Indonesia’s Presidential Election 2014
By Vishal Arora
A look at the recent presidential election in Indonesia.
Myanmar: Displaced Kachin Face Bleak Future
By Brennan O`Connor
Many forced from their homes by fighting, conditions are grim for the Kachin people in north-eastern Myanmar.
Indonesia Polls: Early Count Suggests Widodo Wins
By Luke Hunt
Widodo has a 5 point lead, but some analysts worry about manipulation of the final vote.
Indonesia: A Bigger Role in the South China Sea?
By Bruno Hellendorff & Thierry Kellner
As Indonesia goes to the polls, the expectations of its international partners are growing.
ISIS: A Threat Well Beyond the Middle East
By Luke Hunt
The success of militants in Iraq may be inspiring radicals in Southeast Asia.