Southeast Asia

The Diplomat’s Steve Finch reports from Burma on President Barack Obama’s historic visit. Will reforms press forward?

While Laos has been the beneficiary of rapid economic growth, not all are seeing its benefits.

While an upcoming visit underscores Washington's commitment to the region, consistency is the key.

While the Vietnam War ended decades ago, its effects continue to linger on. Agent Orange haunts the lives of the people it has touched.

After years as the world’s top rice exporter, Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra’s populist policies are causing serious problems.

In 2008 Cyclone Nargis hit Burma, causing massive devastation but spurring reform. Can Sandy push America to tackle climate change?

As Vietnam’s population moves to the cities, the poor struggle for the most basic of human needs. Will they be left behind?

A return to a familiar port of call serves as another reminder of the United States continued “rebalance” towards Asia.

Governments are spending vast sums to reduce crushing poverty. While the cause is a noble one the reasoning and approach may be faulty.

A crackdown on bars in northern Laos reveals deeper problems with tourism in this small, landlocked country.

Female empowerment must be a top priority as Burma moves towards true democracy.

Surveillance cameras at internet cafés, harsh accountability standards for webmasters and the specter of self-censorship have many questioning the future of Internet freedom.