Region
Southeast Asia
Patriot, Lucky Spirit, Villain: Pol Pot Remembered
By George Wright
In his final stronghold, the Khmer Rouge leader is remembered differently.
Was Buddha a Feminist?
By Ana Salvá
The first fully ordained Thai female monk in the Theravada tradition caused a controversy that continues 15 years later.
Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place
By Neil Thompson
The military junta, despite promises, has made little progress in weeding out corruption.
Ahead Of Elections, Malaysians Protest Controversial Laws
By Alexandra Radu
The opposition accuses the ruling party of “stealing” upcoming elections.
The Mountains: Timor Leste's Blessing and Curse
By Edward Cavanough
Difficult geography helped Timorese survive colonization and invasion. But now, it's a roadblock to growth.
The Other Country Crucial to Global Climate Goals: Indonesia
By Nithin Coca
If things don’t change, the world’s most ignored big emitter could be the one that dooms the global climate.
Namaste Thailand
By Arenla Jamir
India and Thailand share deep-rooted ties.
Malaysian Politics Get Nasty
By Luke Hunt
Whether it's breakfast cereal or Anwar, old rivals monopolize Malaysian politics.
Learning From the Battle of the Spratly Islands
By Koh Swee Lean Collin and Ngo Minh Tri
Vietnam fought China in the South China Sea before and it should be ready to do so again.
Makha Bucha: Making Merit in Thailand
By Adryel Talamantes
Over 30,000 temples celebrate the Buddhist holiday each year.
The 'Resource War' in Kachin State
By Eugene Mark
Myanmar's Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army are fighting for control of lucrative natural resources.
Con Dao: Vietnam’s Prison Paradise
By Peter Ford
The 16 islands that make up the Con Dao archipelago are renowned for their natural beauty, but they also have a dark past.