Region
Southeast Asia
Could Indonesia Be an Internet Powerhouse?
By Matt Rusling
The potential is enormous, but a change in mindset will be needed.
Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege
By Joshua Kurlantzick
This has not been a good year for Southeast Asian democracy.
A Bitcoin Revolution in Southeast Asia?
By Elisabeth Rosen
The region’s adoption of the cryptocurrency is nascent to say the least, but some backers see real potential.
Managing Indo-Pacific Crises
By Koh Swee Lean Collin and Darshana M. Baruah
Is there a multilateral mechanism that could manage air and maritime encounters in a tense region?
Aung San Suu Kyi: Colluding With Tyranny
By Tim Robertson
The iconic figure has signally failed the oppressed minorities who need her most.
The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment
By Serhat Ünaldi
The "old middle class" in Southeast Asia is turning against democracy in a bid to protect its interests.
Obama’s Myanmar Objectives
By Steve Hirsch
The U.S. president will visit Myanmar next week. Here’s what to expect.
Cambodia’s Environment: Good News in Areng Valley?
By Pichamon Yeophantong
Can Cambodia’s nascent environmental movement save the pristine Areng Valley from a Chinese dam?
The Rise of Public Opinion in Cambodia’s Politics
By Phoak Kung
The ruling elite can no longer simply ignore the opinions of the Cambodian public.
The Plight of Cambodia’s Khmer Krom Community
By Clothilde Le Coz
Ethnic Khmer from South Vietnam are seeking an apology and recognition, to little avail.
Vietnam’s Tale of Two Cities
By Elisabeth Rosen
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi embody a larger struggle in Vietnam between traditional culture and modernity.
The South China Sea and Joint Defense Procurement
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can ASEAN members join forces on defense procurement? It’s more complex than it seems.