The Burmese junta’s decision to close a Thai border crossing has prompted frustration and questions—and no answers from Burma.

Energy-hungry Asia offers Russia a chance to re-engage with the continent. But is a nuclear strategy a guarantee of influence?

‘War on terror’ was a flawed term from the start. But Asian governments, too, are willing to play politics with terrorism.

Burma’s history is marked by insurgencies and ethnic tension. Next month’s poll could see them bubble over into armed conflict.

Chinese dams threaten one of the world’s most biodiverse rivers, critics say. It’s not just environmentalists who are worried.

Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary has brought an influx of visitors. But why are so few foreign? And why won’t they come back?

Malaysia and Indonesia have a shared history dating back centuries. But decades after independence they still can’t get along.

There’s an easy charm to Banda Aceh that belies its tumultuous history—and a ground-breaking climate change experiment.

A rising China has pushed the US and Vietnam together. The 123 nuclear agreement could just be the start of warmer ties.

The hostage crisis has left Philippines President Benigno Aquino with some awkward choices, says Filipino lawmaker Mong Palatino.

The Diplomat speaks with three women whose actions and ambitions help empower and enrich lives throughout Asia.

Worried about China’s strengthening navy and South China Sea claim, the former adversaries are setting ideology aside.

Australia and the ICJ could help resolve the tensions over the South China Sea. China shouldn’t fear internationalization.

Can the new Aquino administration broker a lasting peace agreement with the MILF in Mindanao? Luke Hunt and Karl Wilson report.

The US was under pressure from ASEAN countries to step up over the South China Sea. But conflict with China isn’t inevitable.

The red carpet welcome India offered Burma’s leader is aimed at countering China’s influence. He’s holding the two to ransom.