Southeast Asia

Both countries see the disputed areas as vital interests, yet have taken divergent approaches in pressing their claims.

Indications are that Singapore may go ahead with the purchase of the JSF. That would be a game-changer for its operational capabilities.

The recent elections should be a wakeup call for a party that has grown complacent over the years.

Singapore’s security approach has been a success. It’s policies now need to focus on sustaining it.

Manila claims only part of the South China Sea, but the area it does claim is a core national interest.

Despite reforms, fighting for your rights in Myanmar remains a dangerous proposition, as one young activist has discovered.

Defying an opposition boycott, Hun Sen appears to be pushing ahead. But options for both sides are limited.

The regional body will need to work hard, if it is to maintain its position at the center of Asia-Pacific power relations.

Recent deals leave Beijing disgruntled and represent an additional layer of complexity in the regional security web.

An ambitious yet feasible program could have profound implications for the LNG market.

Asia’s taste for shark fin soup endangers a number of species. But attitudes are changing.

Scientists are testing a contraceptive pill on hundreds of males in Indonesia. So far, the results are promising.