Region
Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications
By David Han Guo Xiong
As a leading member of ASEAN, Malaysia’s foreign policy in Southeast Asia will have implications for GE14 and vice versa.
Sumatra's Magic Mountains
By Gregory McCann
In Sumatra, animism lingers alongside Islam. That combination could be wildlife's best chance for survival.
Mrauk U: In the Shadow of the Rohingya Crisis
By Libby Hogan
Myanmar’s archaeological wonder is marred by the violence in Rakhine state.
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.