Region
Southeast Asia
Indonesia: Can Jokowi Recover?
By Jon Emont
The Indonesian president has disappointed his supporters, yet many remain optimistic.
Refugees: Inferno in the Bay of Bengal
By Keane Shum
The stories of the refugees who have crossed the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea are harrowing.
Indonesia’s Migrant Workers: Dreams and Tears
By Michael Malay and Nicolas Axelrod
Every year, Indonesians flock abroad dreaming of opportunity. For many, the reality is harsh.
ASEAN Is Not a Security Community (Yet)
By Morgan Potts
Has the bloc really been the force for peace in the region that some claim?
China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
With ongoing reclamation work, the outlook for the region remains grim.
Thailand’s Big Step Backwards
By Sam Michael
In abandoning its democratic ideals, the country risks a return to a pre-modern era.
Singapore and the Worldview of Lee Kuan Yew
By Ang Cheng Guan
The thinking of its former prime minister has profoundly shaped Singapore’s foreign policy.
Indonesia’s Death Penalty Hypocrisy
By Nithin Coca
Jokowi’s hardline policy on executions may be imperiling the fight to save hundreds of Indonesian migrants on death row.
Countering China’s Maritime Coercion
By Patrick M. Cronin
How to impose costs on coercion, deter intimidation, and offset unilateral changes to the status quo.
Capturing the Spirit of Burma
By David Heath
A new photo book showcases the beauty of Burma.
Cambodia-Japan Relations: Beyond the East China Sea
By Phoak Kung
Regional maritime disputes put Cambodia in an awkward spot. It must not take sides.
China and the South China Sea Resource Grab
By Michael Fabinyi
Maritime disputes in the region have more than just legal and military dimensions.