Region
Southeast Asia
Myanmar: The Dawei Special Economic Zone
By Brennan O'Connor
Amid delays, local opposition to the project is growing.
Kokang Refugees in China
By Ann Wang
Having fled from the ethnic conflict in Myanmar, the refugees face an uncertain future.
America’s New Maritime Security Initiative for Southeast Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the Southeast Asia Maritime Security Initiative as it gets underway.
The Philippines: the Elections, the Alliance, and a Rising Power
By Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby
How will the upcoming Philippine elections impact the country’s foreign policy trajectory?
Will Myanmar Backslide on Human Rights?
By Emmanuel Stoakes
History is not encouraging.
Why Vietnam Loves the Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Dien Luong
In China's shadow, Hanoi is biting on the trade pact and swallowing its bitter past with the United States.
The Cost of Cambodia’s Development
By Nathan A. Thompson
The country has grand plans, but not everyone is a winner.
Do Singaporeans Really Vote Along Racial Lines?
By Michael Y.P. Ang
How did Lee Kuan Yew arrive at his conclusion that voter bias existed in the Republic?
Vietnam’s 12th Party Congress
By Zachary Abuza
A tale of two goals: maintaining a monopoly of power and sustaining economic growth.
Vietnam’s Corruption Problem
By Dien Luong
The country struggles to fight corruption as the public is kept in the dark about officials’ wealth.
US-ASEAN Summit: Preparing for a New Normal
By Emirza Adi Syailendra
Can the U.S. and ASEAN find common ground on the South China Sea?
The Staying Power of Thailand’s Military
By Shawn W. Crispin
The ruling junta is likely to remain in power for the foreseeable future.