Region
Southeast Asia
Big Year for Myanmar Economic Reforms
By Philip Heijmans
Can the country maintain the reform momentum ahead of elections?
Remnants of the Secret War in Laos
By Peter Alan Lloyd
Dealing with unexploded ordinance (UXO) left over from the fighting in Laos during the Vietnam War.
Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan Aftermath Part I
By Herman Lumanog
A photographer returns to the devastated city of Tacloban, as it begins the process of rebuilding.
Lessons from the Battle of the Paracel Islands
By Ngo Minh Tri and Koh Swee Lean Collin
Forty years on, the battle has enduring lessons for Vietnam’s naval modernization.
Myanmar Stumbles on Press Freedom
By Bridget Di Certo
Despite the lifting of censorship, journalists in Myanmar still face intimidation.
Indonesia: Lessons for the World
By Edward Parker
While the country faces multiple challenges, it is important to remember how far it has come.
Cambodia’s People Power
By Peter Maguire
Cambodian protests look set to continue as the opposition senses government weakness.
Cambodia: A Dangerous Game of Brinkmanship
By Phoak Kung
The parties must begin talks before Cambodia passes the point of no return. But how to make that happen?
The Human Tragedy of West Papua
By Gemima Harvey
The suspicious death of a rebel leader is the latest in a long line of alleged human rights abuses.
Myanmar’s ASEAN Chairmanship: Lessons from Cambodia
By Justine Drennan
Will nascent reforms enable Myanmar to avoid a repeat of Cambodia’s notorious term?
Thailand on the Brink
By Mark Fenn
As the capital Bangkok braces for a shutdown, the turmoil looks set to continue.
Cambodia: An Interview with Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy
“Hun Sen is an anachronism. He’s finished. It’s only a matter of time.”