politics



STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 13, 2022 • 9 min read

Diplomacy America steps up engagement with ASEAN

By Jack Brook • Jun 13, 2022
The nomination of Yohannes Abraham as the first U.S. ambassador to the association in five years signals a renewed agenda and interest in Southeast Asia.

May 23, 2022 • 6 min read
Philippines election

Rejecting the past, Marcos Jr. must uphold free speech

As the progeny of Philippine strongmen presidents move into the country’s top two offices, independent media and online expression could be at risk
By Lisa Garcia and Kian Vesteinsson • May 23, 2022

Apr 22, 2022 • 11 min read
Politics

The party lighting an opposition flame in Cambodia

As the Candlelight Party emerges as the first unified opposition in years, the Kingdom’s political reality could prevent a legitimate campaign
By Fiona Kelliher • Apr 22, 2022

Mar 18, 2022 • 8 min read
Election

Timor-Leste plans to mark an anniversary at the polls

In its 20th year of self-rule, the island nation is scheduled to vote in a presidential election offering old hands and the largest candidate field since a revolution brought sovereignty
By Brian P. D. Hannon • Mar 18, 2022

Mar 17, 2022 • 10 min read
Ukraine-Russia conflict

Vietnam and the Russian ties that bind them

Arms sales, Putin's popularity and a shared ideological and wartime history have put Vietnam in a unique spot during the invasion of Ukraine
By Govi Snell • Mar 17, 2022