Southeast Asia

The Australian government attempts to hide its COVID-19 mismanagement.

Ignoring Cambodia and Laos is a strategic mistake—but engagement requires a smarter balance of values and interests.

Washington should prioritize economic statecraft and stop thinking with its missiles.

Battle deaths may be down, but regional wars continue to rage as great-power confrontations loom, from Ukraine to Taiwan, amid declining U.S. influence.

A stunning military coup in early 2021 kicked off a year of unprecedented change.

Despite a welcome flurry of diplomacy, Washington still has no clear strategy for the region.

Beijing’s focus on economic ties will outlast Washington’s on military alliances.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner’s cause is about more than just press freedom.

Negotiations are far off, but they are the only way out of a catastrophic conflict.

The Maori term “tangata whenua” conveys a powerful relationship with the land.

Months after the coup, Beijing seeks stability—and protections for its investments—above all.

Government courts accuse students of attempting to overthrow the monarchy.

The bottom line: Beijing’s attempt to bully Canberra has been a spectacular failure.

The mercurial leader has realigned Manila with Washington as tensions rise in Asia.

Canberra should start flexing its financial muscle.

Why Western countries can’t rely on imported labor in key professions.

The bloc is struggling to preserve unity—and can’t decide what to do about the new U.S.-China rivalry.

The city-state’s ban on the procedure is making its demographic problems worse.