Why Najib Razak is a Political Dead Man Walking
Last month the US Department of Justice (US-DoJ) announced that it was taking action to…
Can Duterte Fulfill His Campaign Promises?
Now that he is at the helm of the Philippine government the question that remains…
South China Sea ruling puts Asean and China at a crossroad (video)
Almost 30 years to the day that a young, Harvard-trained American lawyer won a famous…
Thailand’s Draft Constitution Faces Uphill Battle
After some months of uncertainty, a representative from Thailand’s Democrat Party last week declared in…
Arroyo Claims Acquittal Proof of Persecution as Further Charges Loom
The Philippines’ top court paved the way for the release of detained former president Gloria…
China successfully divides Asean on the South China Sea (video)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s whirlwind tour of Brunei, Cambodia and Laos between April 22…
Achieving harmony in the wake of the South China Sea ruling (video)
Southeast Asia has descended into a maritime insecurity spiral since the April–June 2012 stand-off at…
When it Comes to Chinese Aid Cambodia Should be Cautious
In a 2006 speech Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen praised China, saying that ‘China talks…
What to Expect From President Duterte (video)
Since the election of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as the next Philippine president in…
How the Myanmar opium economy benefits the military (video)
For the past ten years drug production in Myanmar has been on the rise. The…
Can Filipino strongman Duterte walk the talk? (video)
There may be more to the Philippines’ new president Rodrigo Duterte than his tough guy…
What Happened to Russia’s ‘Pivot to Asia’?
In early 2014 Russia faced economic sanctions in response to its annexation of Crimea. Many…
Vietnam Falls For Obama During Visit
Vietnam was in the international spotlight last week due to a three-day visit by US…
Disengagement Fears Put US & Asia Allies All at Sea Over China
In the capitals of America’s Asia allies, two phenomena are combining to intensify already uneasy…
Laos’ Leadership Vital For Unifying Asean
Lao PDR has announced a new leadership team amid calls for the country, as the…
Vietnam’s May National Assembly Elections to Test Party Rhetoric
Vietnam will hold its parliamentary election in May 2016. The three key positions of president,…