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Cambodia-China Relations: Overcoming the Trust Deficit

Cambodia-China Relations: Overcoming the Trust Deficit

By Phoak Kung
Why China is having trouble overcoming suspicions about its motives in Cambodia.
Singapore’s Pallid Hong Kong Solidarity

Singapore’s Pallid Hong Kong Solidarity

By Kirsten Han
The regimented city-state does a masterful job dissuading would-be activists.

Is Indonesia Beijing’s Next Target in the South China Sea?

Is Indonesia Beijing’s Next Target in the South China Sea?

By Victor Robert Lee
Until recently, Indonesia seemed immune to the maritime disputes. That could be changing.

An Elegy to Indonesian Democracy

An Elegy to Indonesian Democracy

By Aria Danaparamita
With the scrapping of direct elections for local leaders, Indonesia’s hard-won democracy is under threat.

Why the ASEAN Economic Community Will Struggle

Why the ASEAN Economic Community Will Struggle

By Ji Xianbai
Serious weaknesses within ASEAN threaten the realization of the bloc’s regional project.
Indonesia’s Ancient Pasola Festival

Indonesia’s Ancient Pasola Festival

By Gembong Nusantara
In Indonesia's remote east, the harvest festival can be a bloody affair.

Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Grand Strategy

Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Grand Strategy

By Heng Sarith
Cambodia needs to step up its foreign policy, if it is to play a more active role in the region.
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Fight Against Islamic State Influence

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Fight Against Islamic State Influence

By Stefanie Kam and Robi Sugara
With ideology spreading via social media, authorities need to consider a ‘soft’ approach as well as traditional tactics.

Malaysia’s Sedition Debate

Malaysia’s Sedition Debate

By Kirsten Han
As the government continues to wield the colonial-era legislation, opposition is mounting.

US and Vietnam Should Tread Carefully on Relations

US and Vietnam Should Tread Carefully on Relations

By Brian Benedictus
While a strategic relationship makes sense on paper, both sides should temper their expectations.

Myanmar’s Controversial Census

Myanmar’s Controversial Census

By Philip Heijmans
Rights groups are outraged that the census has failed to recognize an oppressed minority.
Myanmar’s Great Power Balancing Act

Myanmar’s Great Power Balancing Act

By Jacob Goldberg
In balancing its relations with China and India, Myanmar is continuing a well-established practice.

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