Southeast Asia

Ambitious plans for an ASEAN Community look to be languishing. Regional nations playing politics with conflict aren’t helping.

While international attention has been focused on China’s crackdown on activists, Vietnam has also been tightening up on dissent.

Thein Sein has had a tough start to the presidency in Burma. But denying Burma the ASEAN chair would have to be only the start of increased pressure.

Under the guise of a new parliamentary system, Burma’s government is indicating that it may relax its draconian media censorship policy.

The killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden may be a blow to militants. But in Southeast Asia as elsewhere, terrorism still looms large.

The latest clash between Cambodia and Thailand has underscored the need for a regional peacekeeping force. Indonesia should push for one now.

Domestic politics could be pushing leaders of the two countries to more intense conflict as thousands flee border fighting.

When climate change negotiators can barely agree on an agenda, it’s hard to be optimistic about such UN gatherings. Stephen Minas reports from Bangkok.

The Cambodian government’s plan to require that NGOs be registered is just an excuse to stifle legitimate protests, activists say.

Evictions from a Phnom Penh slum and a controversial World Bank project underscore the seriousness of Cambodia’s land disputes.

A new media law has been widely criticized as further curtailing press freedom in Vietnam. But the situation is more complex than many think.

Burma has taken its first steps away from military dictatorship. There’s a long way to go, but sanctions should be halted, says Marie Lall.