Region
Southeast Asia
Myanmar’s Diaspora in South Korea Fights for Democracy Back Home
By Sinmyung Park
Myanmar nationals are collaborating with each other and their Korean supporters in support of the country’s anti-coup resistance.
US Sanctions and Rallying Around the Flag in North Korea and Cambodia
By David Whitehouse
Critics of economic sanctions claim that they help authoritarian governments consolidate their power, but this is based on a reductive view of statehood.
Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.
Pita Limjaroenrat’s Vision for Thailand
By Richard Yarrow and Saly Sirothphiphat
In an interview, the opposition MP discusses his political future and the way forward for Thailand.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the Ex-General Who is Indonesia’s Next President?
By Victoria Milko
The ex-general's ascent to the presidency of Southeast Asia's most populous nation crowns a long and controversial career.
Southeast Asia’s Taiwan Scenario Stakes Go Far Beyond US-China Competition
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Apart from what Beijing or Washington might do or want, future contingencies could include a wide range of actions and responses by regional states.
Thai Activists Arrested After Royal Motorcade Confrontation
By Sebastian Strangio
The charges follow an incident over the weekend in which monarchy reform activists and ultra-royalists engaged in a public brawl in Bangkok.
Why Cambodia Needs to Incorporate More Women Into Its Foreign Policy Process
By Thong Sariputta
The country and the region would benefit from women's greater involvement in diplomacy and foreign affairs.
Prabowo Subianto Claims Victory in Indonesian Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
With unofficial results pointing to a landslide victory, attention turns to how the former special forces commander plans to govern.
Defense Minister Prabowo Holds Strong Lead in Early Counts of Indonesia’s Presidential Race
By Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan
The unofficial quick count results have the former general on track to avoid a run-off in the three-way race for president.
What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics
By Sebastian Strangio
The detained former PM's persecution and rehabilitation have both reflected the use of the country's administrative and legal system for political ends.
Why Vietnam Cannot Copy the Philippines’ China Policy
By Khang Vu
The country's awkward geographic position with China militates against it adopting a strong pro-U.S. orientation.