Region
Southeast Asia
Thailand’s Big Step Backwards
By Sam Michael
In abandoning its democratic ideals, the country risks a return to a pre-modern era.
Singapore and the Worldview of Lee Kuan Yew
By Ang Cheng Guan
The thinking of its former prime minister has profoundly shaped Singapore’s foreign policy.
Indonesia’s Death Penalty Hypocrisy
By Nithin Coca
Jokowi’s hardline policy on executions may be imperiling the fight to save hundreds of Indonesian migrants on death row.
Countering China’s Maritime Coercion
By Patrick M. Cronin
How to impose costs on coercion, deter intimidation, and offset unilateral changes to the status quo.
Capturing the Spirit of Burma
By David Heath
A new photo book showcases the beauty of Burma.
Cambodia-Japan Relations: Beyond the East China Sea
By Phoak Kung
Regional maritime disputes put Cambodia in an awkward spot. It must not take sides.
China and the South China Sea Resource Grab
By Michael Fabinyi
Maritime disputes in the region have more than just legal and military dimensions.
Cambodia’s Garment Industry Rollercoaster
By Peter Ford
News for the vital industry has been decidedly mixed of late.
Singapore and the Asian Century
By Gabriele Giovannini and Emanuele Schibotto
The city-state has a potentially vital role to play in the West’s engagement with Asia.
ASEAN’s Transnational Crime Networks
By Philip Heijmans
New infrastructure within the region may be facilitating cross-border crime.
Southeast Asia’s Piracy Headache
By Miha Hribernik
The region saw a spike in piracy in 2014, and attacks became more deadly.
The Cambodian Tarantula Hunters
By Juliette Rousselot and Omar Havana
An important local tradition is under threat.