Region
Southeast Asia
Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization
By Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah and Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
The country's military modernization drive needs to include measures to improve its underwater defense capabilities.
The Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Myanmar
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Families are fragmented, people are struggling for jobs and education. Essential commodities are scarce, and their prices are skyrocketing.
Will the Philippines File a Second South China Sea Arbitration Case?
By Trung NGUYEN
The Philippines is exploring the possibility of bringing China to another international dispute settlement organ.
Indonesia Bans E-Commerce on Social Media Networks
By Sebastian Strangio
The ban is set to impact the Chinese social media network TikTok, which has launched an aggressive expansion into the e-commerce space.
Vietnam Sentences Environmental Advocate to 3 Years Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Hoang Thi Minh Hong is the fifth climate activist to be sentenced to a lengthy prison term on tax-related charges over the past two years.
TikTok Says it Regrets Indonesia’s Decision to Ban E-commerce Sales on Social Media Platforms
By Edna Tarigan and Niniek Karmini
Indonesia banned goods transactions on social media platforms such as TikTok, accusing vendors of predatory pricing.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Triad of Critical Challenges
By M. Bakri Musa
The Malaysian prime minister is hoping that by tackling one challenge – corruption – he can make inroads into the other two.
Philippines Will Toughen South China Sea Stance, Admiral Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos' comments come two days after the Philippine Coast Guard removed a barrier that Chinese ships had installed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Cambodia To Block Release of Chinese Cyber-Scam Film
By Sebastian Strangio
The Ministry of Culture claims that “No More Bets," which has topped the box office in China, could damage the country's reputation.
Chinese Tourists Have Good Reasons Not to Return to Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Vietnam wants out of the CLMV club.
UN Report Details Massive Scale of Southeast Asia’s ‘Scamdemic’
By Sebastian Strangio
The region's multibillion-dollar cyber-scam industry is being supported by "one of the largest coordinated trafficking in persons operations in history."
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Upgrade and Implications for Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
Should it eventuate, a Chinese naval presence on the Gulf of Thailand would place the country in a tricky position.