Region
Southeast Asia
Thailand's Human Rights Crisis
The exploitation of lèse-majesté laws for political gain are undermining human rights in Thailand. Violence is looming.
Burma Real Estate – Boom or Bust?
With growing optimism that reforms in Burma are for real, property prices are soaring. But is the boom sustainable?
Economy Key to Burma’s Democracy
By Sebastian Strangio
Wanted: A Proper Home
Hundreds of thousands have been displaced by conflict in the southern Philippines. Those left in resettlement camps say they are being forgotten.
Burma’s Business Revolution
Burma won’t be making iPads anytime soon. But the country’s size and location mean that international businesses are still circling in hopes the current reforms stick.
Time for Burma Exiles to Go Home?
With signs that Burma’s government may be genuinely reforming, long-exiled media organizations are starting to believe the time is right to head home.
Don’t Forget the Children in Burma
The government in Burma appears to be making some progress on human rights. Hillary Clinton should take the chance to press it over the country’s forgotten minority children.
Mekong Battle Delayed
The announcement that a decision over whether to proceed with the controversial Xayaburi dam has been delayed has been welcomed by NGOs. But will Laos push ahead anyway?
What was China’s Khmer Rouge Role?
As the trial of former senior Khmer Rouge members continues, debate rages over how much China’s leadership knew about a key slave labor project.
Vietnam Facing Economic Crisis?
With inflation soaring, Vietnam’s factories are feeling the pinch. Are a raft of government reforms too little too late to prevent an economic crisis?
Murder on the Mekong
The killing of a dozen Chinese workers in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle has prompted an assertive response from China. Too assertive for some of its neighbors.
Malaysia’s Militant Headache
Recent arrests have sparked fears that militants may be eyeing a Mumbai-style attack. Foreigners would be the likely target.