Region
Southeast Asia
An LGBTI Oasis? Discrimination in Thailand
By Ana Salvá
Thailand passed its first equality law in 2015, but still has a long way to go to protect the rights of the community.
Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the Philippine president’s anti-American views.
Taking the Rohingya Insurgency at Face Value
By Richard Potter
Much of the speculation about the recent attacks miss a simple truth about the plight of the Rohingya.
Vietnam's Military Modernization
By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Nhat Anh
After extraordinary growth in military hardware, Vietnam is consolidating its new gains.
Will Duterte End the US-Philippines Military Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the future prospects of the relationship.
The Darker Side of Thai Royalism
By James Buchanan
While most Thais mourn their late king with decorum, a sinister ultra-royalism rears its ugly head.
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
Why Indonesia Matters in a Season of Change
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Indonesia is important to the U.S., in ways that might be unexpected.
Judges and Rice: Cambodia's Expanding Reliance on China
By Luke Hunt
Is there a limit to Beijing's largesse for its southern ally?
Thailand Mourns King Bhumibol Adulyadej
By Nick McGrath
Millions of Thai citizens mourn the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on October 13, 2016.
Commemorating the Thammasat University Massacre in Thailand
By Louise Delgado
Forty years after a student massacre, some in Thailand are trying to keep memories alive through art.
Obama and Indonesia: Strong Progress But an Uncertain Future
By Nithin Coca
The U.S. has done its part to deepen relations; the ball is now in Indonesia's court.