Region
Southeast Asia
Constitutional Reform Needed for Myanmar’s Ethnic Challenges
Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi have driven Myanmar’s reform process. They now need to tackle its ethnic challenges.
The Mad Monks of Myanmar
In this photo essay, The Diplomat offers a close-up look at the anti-Muslim 969 movement on the rise in Myanmar today.
Trouble on the Mekong
By Tom Fawthrop
A Crime Most Banal: Indonesia’s Human Trafficking Fix
Local governments are struggling to tackle human trafficking inside archipelagic Indonesia.
Singapore Haze: Discontent Rises
The severity of the haze from Indonesian forest burning has prompted a growing chorus of complaints this year.
Myanmar’s “Look West” Policy: Is China Being Sidelined?
Under Thein Sein, the country is seeking to evolve from its reliance on China.
Southeast Asia: The Next Crisis?
The region’s overheated economy faces a period of adjustment – and for some countries the correction could prove very painful.
Difficult Post-Election Period Beckons for Malaysia
The opposition is at a crossroads, while the government faces tough challenges.
As Elections Near, Cambodia’s Democracy Stumbles
Western donors face a conundrum as Hun Sen continues to ignore calls for fair elections.
Shadow Puppets and Special Forces: Indonesia’s Fragile Democracy
Shocking violence in March reveals the dark side of power politics in Indonesia.
Behind the Mask: Thailand’s Latest Political Movement Takes to the Streets
The masked protesters are the latest development in an ongoing fight for political control.
Malaysia Splits as UMNO Cracks Down on Dissent
Post-election events in Malaysia have been worrying, and are tarnishing the country’s image.