Region
Southeast Asia
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.
Philippine ‘People Power’ Thirty Years On
By Mark R. Thompson
The legacy of People Power in the Philippines remains ambiguous.
Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Fight
By Nithin Coca
Anti-corruption could be Jokowi’s ticket to political redemption.
Vietnam’s Master Plan for the South China Sea
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The country’s plan for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance is taking shape.
Malaysia After the Scandal
By Cristina Maza
The 1MDB scandal has drawn attention to corruption in Malaysia, but is it enough to spark reform?
Indonesia: Staying Calm and Carrying On
By William Mackey
Indonesia's restrained response to the recent Jakarta attacks is welcome.
Kaw Thoo Lei: ‘A Peaceful Land’
By Cory Wright
Myanmar's Karen minority continue to fight for sovereignty over their territory.
Mekong River Commission Faces Radical Change
By Luke Hunt
Donors have dropped their funding, forcing a radical restructuring.
Who Will Lead Vietnam?
By Alexander L. Vuving
The country faces a particularly difficult choice.
Beyond Bombings: The Islamic State in Southeast Asia
By Zachary Abuza
To understand the group, look at its other tactics.
Thailand Murders: Local Justice on Trial
By Alan McKenzie
The conviction of two Burmese migrants has prompted international criticism over a flawed police investigation.