Region
Southeast Asia
Navigating South China Sea Security in 2024
By Sophie Wushuang Yi
A look back at the strategic dynamics of the maritime disputes in 2023, and what we might expect in the new year.
Are Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates Helpful?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Indonesia's recent presidential and vice-presidential debates have obscured as much about the candidates as they have revealed.
US, Philippines, China Begin Simultaneous South China Sea Patrols
By Sebastian Strangio
The dueling patrols, which were scheduled to take place on January 3-4, encapsulate the intensifying frictions in the waterway.
Indonesia Delays Purchase of Secondhand Fighter Jets
By Sebastian Strangio
A Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the acquisition of the Dassault Mirage 2000-5 jets had been postponed due to fiscal constraints.
Thailand and China to Introduce Visa-Free Travel From March
By Sebastian Strangio
The move extends makes and permanent a temporary visa waiver that the Thai government introduced in September.
Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups Draw Allegations of Forced Recruitment
By Naw Theresa
There are many undercurrents to Myanmar’s civil war, and more inconvenient truths will emerge as the fighting escalates.
Myanmar’s Shadow Government Issues 10-Point China Policy
By Sebastian Strangio
The shadow government has promised to continue the warm partnership with Beijing maintained by the ousted NLD government.
3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024
By James Guild
Last 2023, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for Southeast Asia on the economic front.
Remembering John MacDougall, an American Scholar of Indonesia
By Luke Hunt
The anthropologist, who died last week at the age of 53, was a renowned scholar of all things Balinese.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Speak Out About South China Sea Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The diplomats' statement came after a year of growing Chinese aggression in contested parts of the vital waterway.
Another Rohingya Refugee Boat Lands in Western Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
A surge of boat arrivals from the refugee camps of southeastern Bangladesh is creating tension with local communities.
Filipino Jeepney Drivers Make Last Stand
By Mong Palatino
Drivers and passengers continue to rail against the government's phase-out of the iconic vehicles.