Region
Southeast Asia
South China Sea: Who Occupies What in the Spratlys?
By Alexander L. Vuving
A closer look at a basic yet poorly understood question.
Myanmar's Religious Hate Speech Law
By Michael Caster
Myanmar's religious hate speech law is used to protect ultra-nationalists rather than religious minorities.
The Rohingya and Suu Kyi’s Myanmar
By Austin Bodetti
The democratic icon’s party won a major victory last year. Will it help a beleaguered minority?
Thailand: The Limits of Absolute Power
By James Buchanan
General Prayut's power may be unlimited on paper, but in reality he is curtailed on several fronts.
'No Rohingya': Behind the US Embassy Protest in Myanmar
By David Doyle
"We want to declare to the U.S. embassy and to all the other countries, there are no Rohingya in our country."
Trouble in the Southern Philippines: Problems and Prospects
By Zachary Abuza
A closer look at a complex and often oversimplified situation.
The Evolution of Indonesia’s Military
By Natalie Sambhi
Can a leopard change its spots?
Thailand: The Price of ‘Happiness’
By Serhat Ünaldi
On the two-year anniversary of the 2014 coup, Thais wonder if it's brought the security and prosperity promised.
Indonesia’s Hesitancy on the Global Stage
By Nithin Coca
The country has long punched below its weight when it comes to foreign affairs.
Domestic Violence in Cambodia
By Ana Salvá
The country struggles with high rates of gender violence. Activists are turning to technology to help.
Masela: Indonesia’s Odd LNG Plan
By John McBeth
Indonesian PM Joko Widodo has accepted some strange advice for the giant gas block.
How Low Oil Prices Hamstring Vietnam in the South China Sea Disputes
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
To maintain its position in the South China Sea, Vietnam needs a strong Russia.