Region
Southeast Asia
Exclusive: Who's Really Behind Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The Diplomat’s Shawn Crispin conducts an in-depth investigation into the recent Erawan Shrine bombing.
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.
After the Scandal: What’s Next for Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PM Najib Razak seems to have navigated the immediate fallout of the 1MDB scandal, but it will continue to haunt him.
Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power
By Rajiv Bhatia
Who might emerge from the uncertainty that surrounds Myanmar’s upcoming polls?
Tough Times Ahead for the Indonesian Navy?
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The Indonesian Navy may struggle to meet its Minimum Essential Force targets by 2024. A rethink may be needed.
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
By Jeff Moore
An initial analysis based on the evidence we have so far.
Malaysia’s Helpless Liberals
By Shaun Tan
The opposition response to scandals and growing repression has been weak.
Cambodia’s Well-Heeled Military Patrons
By Luke Hunt
Could a privately funded army break down into militias and turn on itself?
‘Drug Free’ ASEAN by 2015?
By Tom Fawthrop
There is a growing consensus within the region that the war on drugs has failed.
Regaining the Initiative in the South China Sea
By Col Michael W. “Starbaby” Pietrucha
How the U.S. and its partners could provide a robust counter to the growing PRC presence in the South China Sea.
Going Rogue: Malaysia and the 1MDB Scandal
By Danny Quah
Democracy and rule of law won’t magically clear society of cronies and corruption.
Asia’s ‘Unruly’ Children
By James Buchanan
Understanding cultural hegemony in Asia highlights the difficulties faced by young progressives fighting for change.