Region
Southeast Asia
The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment
By Serhat Ünaldi
The "old middle class" in Southeast Asia is turning against democracy in a bid to protect its interests.
Obama’s Myanmar Objectives
By Steve Hirsch
The U.S. president will visit Myanmar next week. Here’s what to expect.
Cambodia’s Environment: Good News in Areng Valley?
By Pichamon Yeophantong
Can Cambodia’s nascent environmental movement save the pristine Areng Valley from a Chinese dam?
The Rise of Public Opinion in Cambodia’s Politics
By Phoak Kung
The ruling elite can no longer simply ignore the opinions of the Cambodian public.
The Plight of Cambodia’s Khmer Krom Community
By Clothilde Le Coz
Ethnic Khmer from South Vietnam are seeking an apology and recognition, to little avail.
Vietnam’s Tale of Two Cities
By Elisabeth Rosen
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi embody a larger struggle in Vietnam between traditional culture and modernity.
The South China Sea and Joint Defense Procurement
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can ASEAN members join forces on defense procurement? It’s more complex than it seems.
Burmese Migrant Workers in Thailand
By Rohan Radheya
Life can be very hard for the Burmese who come to Thailand in search of work.
Southeast Asia's Emerging Amphibious Forces
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
ASEAN navies are rapidly acquiring amphibious capabilities. Their intentions, however, remain unclear.
Myanmar’s Rohingya Apartheid
By Emanuel Stoakes
A new government strategy looks like a blueprint for additional ethnic cleansing.
Laos: From Guns to Headlamps
By James Elton-Pym
A look at efforts to rescue the wildlife of Laos from the brink of extinction.
Thailand: Murder in the Land of Smiles
By Tom Vater
The country’s tourism sector is taking a hit following a high-profile murder case and a bungled police response.