Southeast Asia

The United States has a new lens for its rivalry with China.

A hydroelectric project could force UNESCO to delist the spectacular World Heritage Site.

There is no sweet spot to keep both Beijing and Washington happy, but that hasn’t kept Singapore from trying.

Diminishing tourism has created new incentives for the illegal wildlife trade.

The United States needs to act fast to strengthen ties and reassure partners.

Tanzania, Cambodia, and the UAE are on China’s wish list—and now Kiribati, within striking distance of Hawaii.

Drinking more shiraz isn’t enough to counter Beijing.

The deposed civilian government’s bad relations with some groups undermine the unity of the anti-coup movement.

Sitagu Sayadaw once protested for democracy but now preaches nationalism.

If the region continues to drift toward China, Washington has only itself to blame.

Populist politicians love to belittle experts, but when it’s a matter of life and death, the precautionary principle and expertise are what counts.

The prospect of an open-ended mission to restore democracy in Myanmar is making the Southeast Asian bloc’s leaders uneasy.

The junta says it is keeping the country together. Governments must stop buying its brutal excuses.

Once inching toward war, the Asian giants are getting closer—while Washington seems unserious and disengaged.

The military regime’s neighbors resist sanctions, fearing it would divide regional powers.

The region has complex relations with both Beijing and Washington. It does not want a new conflict.

The top U.S. diplomat’s first meeting with Southeast Asian ministers was thwarted for a very relatable reason.

Mutant viruses, rich Chinese tourists, and a military government no one trusts are among the reasons cases are surging.

Washington has choices, from imposing no-fly zones to tightening sanctions.

Closed borders have shut out a diverse citizenry.