Region

Southeast Asia

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The Philippine Navy’s Submarine Quest

The Philippine Navy’s Submarine Quest

By Koh Swee Lean Collin
How realistic are plans for the Philippines to acquire submarines?

The Growing Mekong Controversy

By Tom Fawthrop
Mekong consultants have exposed serious flaws in the Don Sahong Dam project, which continues regardless.

Cambodia: The Political Significance of Local Government

Cambodia: The Political Significance of Local Government

By Phoak Kung
Cambodia’s ruling CPP could rebuild support if it helped local government be more effective.

Aceh Ten Years After the Tsunami

Aceh Ten Years After the Tsunami

By Sebastian Strangio
The region has made impressive progress on rebuilding infrastructure, but the mental scars remain.

The Harsh Life of Thailand’s Migrant Workers

The Harsh Life of Thailand’s Migrant Workers

By Mark Fenn
Two recent cases underscore just how difficult life is for migrant workers in Thailand.
A Make or Break Year for Myanmar

A Make or Break Year for Myanmar

By Hunter Marston
With elections, ceasefire negotiations, and constitutional measures, 2015 will be a major test for the fledgling democracy.

Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea

Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea

By Alexander L. Vuving
Prospects for regional security hinges heavily on how these actors relate to the South China Sea issue.
Vietnam, Agent Orange, and GMOs

Vietnam, Agent Orange, and GMOs

By Brian Leung
An Agent Orange maker is being welcomed back to Vietnam to grow genetically modified organisms.

Could Indonesia Be an Internet Powerhouse?

Could Indonesia Be an Internet Powerhouse?

By Matt Rusling
The potential is enormous, but a change in mindset will be needed.

Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege

Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege

By Joshua Kurlantzick
This has not been a good year for Southeast Asian democracy.

A Bitcoin Revolution in Southeast Asia?

A Bitcoin Revolution in Southeast Asia?

By Elisabeth Rosen
The region’s adoption of the cryptocurrency is nascent to say the least, but some backers see real potential.
Managing Indo-Pacific Crises

Managing Indo-Pacific Crises

By Koh Swee Lean Collin and Darshana M. Baruah
Is there a multilateral mechanism that could manage air and maritime encounters in a tense region?

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