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southeast asia
Reflections on the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue: What's the Indo-Pacific Anyway?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
From the "Indo-Pacific" to the Korean Peninsula, what were the main themes and anxieties at the Shangri-La Dialogue?
Yaba: The Red Pills and the Rohingya
By Siddharthya Roy
Bangladesh’s cities are awash with red methamphetamine pills that come in from Myanmar.
What Is the Nature of Power in the Asia-Pacific and Who Wields It?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
A new tool helps rank Asian states by their relative and absolute power rankings across a variety of measures.
What the US-China Struggle for Regional Dominance Means for Southeast Asia
By Mark J. Valencia
How are Southeast Asian countries responding to growing tensions between the two powers?
Amid a Brewing Trade War, Xi Jinping Addresses the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese president sought to indirectly address concerns in Washington, but his assurances likely won't be sufficient.
What Does Indonesia’s Own Indo-Pacific Strategy Look Like?
By Erin Cook
The Southeast Asian state has advanced a version of the concept before, with some important differences.
The Future of India's Ties With ASEAN
By Harsh V. Pant
As ASEAN leaders converge on New Delhi, what are India's priorities for Southeast Asia?
Asian Geopolitics in 2018: What to Worry About and What to Expect
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What are the issues and flashpoints that will come to define Asia in 2018?
Construction of Thailand-China Railway Finally Gets Underway
By Luke Hunt
Obstacles, particularly in Laos, persist.
Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast
By Luke Hunt
Locals fear for their environment despite promises of riches.
Vietnam Gears up to Divest State-Owned Enterprises in 2018
By Erin Cook
Vietnam's state-owned enterprises are set for widespread divestment.
Chinese Navy Hospital Ship Visits Timor-Leste, Highlighting Growing Ties
By Ankit Panda
The visit is the second by the Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy to Timor-Leste.