What Will 2018 Bring in South-East Asia?
Elections galore. But little relief from persecution for the Rohingya.
Five Ways to Judge the Pope’s Intervention in Myanmar
The pope is walking a fine line in meeting with senior Myanmar and Bangladesh officials.
What Did Trump Achieve in Asia? Er, Not Much
On trade and human rights, Trump disappointed our allies and strengthened Xi’s hand.
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Fallen Heroine Turns a Blind Eye
She could have used the bully pulpit to change minds and indirectly influence the military.
Genocide in Myanmar: No time to help their military
300,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh as the army burns their villages and lays mines along the border.
As Trump Obsesses About N. Korea, Asia's Going to Hell
The growing crises in mainland Southeast Asia are quickly spiraling out of control.
Kim Jong Un’s Assassins Eliminate a Top Rival
Kim Jong Un’s quest for absolute security could come back to haunt him.
Ghost of Marcos Stalks Lawless Duterte in Philippines
His war on drugs has descended into a bloody killing spree that defies the rule of law.
King’s Death Exposes Thai Game of Thrones
The successor is widely disliked and has stumbled through a series of embarrassing missteps.
Ruling Trips Military Alert in the South China Sea
If the ruling goes against China and Beijing responds with a show of force, it will be a critical test of how far the U.S. will go to support its allies.
Is the Philippines About to Slide Back Into Despotism?
Duterte gave no signs he would moderate his anti-democratic promises, like killing criminals without trial or enacting policies without the legislature’s approval.
Opinion: Beijing Kidnapping Critics Outside China
The number of critics of Beijing targeted outside China’s borders has grown exponentially, the author writes.
Is ISIS Poised to Launch Attacks in Southeast Asia?
Indonesian, Malaysian, Philippine and Thai authorities say up to 1,200 have traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight with ISIS.
Thailand's Human Trafficking Problem
In recent years anti-trafficking efforts have broadened to include the seafood and fishing industries.
Now Comes the Hard Part for Aung San Suu Kyi
She must first find military allies who can protect her government from the armed forces.
There’s Strong Evidence of a Genocide in Myanmar
A new report by Yale Law School says the UN should urgently investigate the fate of the Rohingya.
Why Is China Falling Out With Its Neighbors?
It’s not just China’s expansion in the South China Sea that is rattling the Southeast Asian nations.
The Myanmar Cease-Fire Is Not What It Seems
The peace deal does not include two-thirds of the armed insurgencies.
Who Was Really Behind the Bangkok Bombing?
The Thai government has to be more forthright if it wants anyone to trust the information it releases.
Indonesia’s Aviation Safety Rules Need Reforming
The government should stop pilots being overworked and taking drugs.
What Made the Spooks Disappear
They were simultaneously shadowy and larger than life—but now they’re gone.