Southeast Asia

Canberra’s had enough of trade embargoes and Chinese grievances—and is ready to draw a line.

Beijing’s growing aggressiveness is forcing Manila back into Washington’s camp.

The organization isn’t designed to solve problems—particularly not one as thorny as the post-coup unrest in Myanmar.

Details of the ships haunting disputed rocks show China’s plans.

Existing conflicts with ethnic groups add fuel to the fire.

But the Biden administration still faces an unreliable ally in Duterte.

Peter Dutton stopped the refugee boats. His next job is stopping Beijing’s maritime militia.

Both Washington and the Australian public want more sanctions on China.

Beijing is making moves to ensure regional dominance in Southeast Asia and oil supplies from the Middle East. It could be shooting itself in the foot.

When it comes to Alexei Navalny and Aung San Suu Kyi, we can’t have it both ways.

The shared experience of military violence has shifted political objectives among the ethnic majority.

Beijing claims they are fishing vessels. The data shows otherwise.

At 73, Malaysia’s embattled opposition leader has had the top job snatched away from him every time.

The junta’s patriarchal oppression will cost more lives in Myanmar—unless the international community acts now.

The new Netflix show “Pacific Rim: The Black” finally lives up to the franchise’s internationalist potential.

Experts are overlooking the powerful influence of New Delhi and Tokyo.

Attacks on Chinese factories could force Beijing to take a stand on the military coup.

Top U.S. officials on trip to Asia under pressure to push back on Taiwan and maritime disputes.

Protesters are using the military's fear of women against it.

It’s a smart step to counter China, but the next ones won’t be as easy.