Southeast Asia

Obama lauded Indonesia as tolerant and inclusive. But some Christians worry officials are exploiting religious tensions for votes.

Thursday marks UN Anti-Corruption Day. There’s plenty of it to be worried about, reports Simon Roughneen from Bangkok.

Decades after the Vietnam War ended, cluster bombs still leave large swathes of land in Laos off-limits. But the foot-dragging on a ban continues.

Indonesia’s Detachment 88 counterterrorism unit has had some big successes this year. But are separatist militants down and out?

Are plans for a new 100-storey skyscraper a sign of strength or weakness? Either way, they make little economic sense.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s release is a gamble for Burma’s ruling junta. Will its post-election confidence prove to be misplaced?

No one expects anything other than a big election win for Burma’s ruling junta. A dejected population is giving up on hoping for better.

The new Thai police chief says tackling anti-monarchists is his top priority. He risks deepening divisions in the country.

The Burmese junta’s decision to close a Thai border crossing has prompted frustration and questions—and no answers from Burma.

Energy-hungry Asia offers Russia a chance to re-engage with the continent. But is a nuclear strategy a guarantee of influence?

‘War on terror’ was a flawed term from the start. But Asian governments, too, are willing to play politics with terrorism.

Burma’s history is marked by insurgencies and ethnic tension. Next month’s poll could see them bubble over into armed conflict.