A new tool helps rank Asian states by their relative and absolute power rankings across a variety of measures.

Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative needs to win hearts, not just projects, in Southeast Asia.

As the Duterte administration strives to silence them, women activists in the Philippines speak up.

Local government plays an important but infrequently discussed role in the campaign.

What does Australia see in the ten member states of ASEAN?

Duterte’s absence is significant and has broad implications for ASEAN and the region.

The administration’s bold announcements belie the actual status of key conflicts and their broader significance.

Trade negotiators are meeting next week in South Korea to discuss the RCEP, which could impact billions of lives.

The lumads see education as the key to development.

What can we do to encourage responsible nation-state behavior and restraint in cyberspace?

To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.

Why should Australia be concerned with Duterte’s rising authoritarianism and contempt for the rule of law?

As ASEAN nears its 50th anniversary, what challenges does it face as a regional organization?

In the Philippines, a lucrative industry puts an endangered species at risk.

Duterte cut short his trip to Russia to return to Manila after declaring martial law over the southern island of Mindanao.

The outlook again looks rather bleak for one of Asia's longest running insurgencies.