Region
Southeast Asia
Cambodian Democracy Takes a Big Blow
By Luke Hunt
A weekend crackdown threatens the country’s increasingly fragile democracy.
Vietnam: Back to Organic?
By Elisabeth Rosen
Worried about food safety, Vietnamese look again at small-scale organic farming.
The U.S. Humanitarian Presence in Southeast Asia
By Zachary M. Hosford
U.S. humanitarian and disaster response capabilities are unmatched. It should work to keep them that way.
Khmer Rouge Tribunal: The Devil’s Advocates
By Daniel Otis
Defending Pol Pot's right-hand man at the troubled tribunal is a lonely job.
Myanmar’s ‘Big Sister’ Leads in HIV Fight
By Michelle Tolson
An organization formed by sex workers for sex workers is making strides in reducing the rate of infections.
The Cambodia National Rescue Party: What’s Next?
By Phoak Kung
Cambodia’s opposition surprised supporters with its recent election results. Now it needs to show leadership.
Manila’s Defense Conundrum
By Victor Robert Lee
Typhoon Haiyan revealed some glaring weaknesses in the Philippine military. Can it defend its own territory?
Typhoon Haiyan and ASEAN’s Naval Effort
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The typhoon demonstrates capacity shortfalls in seaborne humanitarian and disaster relief amongst ASEAN navies.
Can Indonesia Lead ASEAN?
By Brad Nelson
The bloc continues to be hamstrung by a lack of leadership. Could Indonesia step up?
NGOs in Cambodia: It’s Complicated
By Helena Domashneva
Although NGOs in Cambodia make a strong positive impact, their presence is not without controversy.
Life Gets Harder on Thai-Myanmar Border
By Mark Fenn
Refugees on the border face increased hardship as funds dry up ahead of their expected repatriation.
How a Thai Canal Could Transform Southeast Asia
By Ankit Panda
An idea to build a canal through southern Thailand could have broad geopolitical ramifications.