Region
Southeast Asia
Can Jokowi Bring Peace to West Papua?
By Leonard C. Sebastian and Emirza Adi Syailendra
The Indonesian president is rolling out new initiatives, hoping for a breakthrough in a troubled region.
Asia’s Infrastructure Investment Battle
By Nicholas Borroz and Hunter Marston
With all the talk about China’s investment clout in Southeast Asia, another player is being overlooked.
Rohingya in Limbo
By Alex Bookbinder
Disruption of human trafficking networks has not meant respite for Myanmar’s oppressed Rohingya minority.
The Global Arms Market and Commoditization
By Richard A. Bitzinger
Southeast Asia is an interesting case study to explore trends in international weapons trade.
Crocodile Tears for the Rohingya
By Luke Hunt
Political realities within the region worsen the plight of an oppressed minority.
The Geopolitical Stakes of the 2016 Philippine Elections
By Jeffrey Ordaniel
The outcome of next year’s presidential election will have significant implications for the country’s foreign policy.
Industrial Disputes in Cambodia: Beyond Strikes
By Phoak Kung
Can the country resolve its ongoing clashes between labor and management?
The Rice and Fall of Yingluck Shinawatra
By Asit K. Biswas, Matthew J. Kastner and Cecilia Tortajada
The former Thai prime minister faces a potential jail term over a bungled rice scheme.
Indonesia's Biofuels Push
By Nithin Coca
New biofuel subsidies are likely to have some serious environmental implications.
Myanmar's Elusive Peace
By Vishal Arora
Rebel groups in Myanmar say that peace could still be years away.
Thailand’s Self-Absorbed Dictatorship
By Serhat Ünaldi
It has been a bleak year for democracy in Thailand.
Saving Indonesia’s Forests
By Gemima Harvey
Despite recent signs of modest progress, the fight to save Indonesia’s natural forests is far from being won.