Region
Southeast Asia
Behind Indonesia’s Red Scare
By Gatra Priyandita
Why is the Indonesian military again warning of an imminent communist revolution?
Trump, Clinton and the Future of US-Vietnam Relations
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Bilateral relations have come a long way. How might they fare under the next U.S. president?
Thailand's Drought Struggle
By Cory Wright
Many parts of Thailand are in the grip of one of the worst droughts in decades.
Vietnam’s Evolving Role in US Asia Strategy
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
From the Vietnam War to the South China Sea, Hanoi's position has changed dramatically.
Malaysia – Africa’s Silent Partner
By Tim Steinecke
One of Southeast Asia’s largest economies is quietly engaged across Africa.
US-Vietnam Defense Relations: Problems and Prospects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies ahead for cooperation between Washington and Hanoi.
Lords of Navigation: Grotius, Freitas, and the South China Sea
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
The debate over maritime jurisdiction is an old one.
Indonesia's Grand Defense Vision
By Scott Edwards and Masyithoh Annisa Ramadhani
Indonesia's Defense White Paper reiterates lofty ambitions, with little advice on how to turn vision into reality.
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Cult of Personality
By Logan Connor
The saintly status surrounding Suu Kyi has led to tunnel vision in the NLD and the international community.
The Philippines Under President Duterte
By Danna Diaz
Duterte rode a wave of anti-establishment sentiment to victory. But how he will actually govern?
Hope and Horror in Cambodia’s Virachey National Park
By Greg McCann
Rare wildlife -- and the poachers who target it -- caught on camera.
The Khmer Rouge’s Last Stronghold in Cambodia
By Anya Palm
A closer look at the remnants of Cambodia's brutal regime.