Southeast Asia

The prime minister uses a shroud of democracy to counter dissatisfaction and thwart the opposition.

As the U.N. warns of a continuing risk of genocide, Myanmar should seriously consider the last 30 years and ask if its security policies are helping anyone at all.

Coalitions are forming in the face of threats to democracy and pluralism.

A new book looks at the China challenge for the United States—and China itself.

There are 10,000 stories of China. The government wants to tell only one of them.

The 20th century’s great standoff doesn’t explain the emerging dynamic between Washington and Beijing.

Cambodia’s strongman has found an unlikely American voice.

A maritime clash has left the public wondering why their president won’t stand up to Beijing.

The evidence shows that supposed fishing boats around contested islands are part of an extensive maritime militia.

The Arakan Army’s online propaganda campaign shows the tech company hasn’t yet figured out how to tackle hate speech on its platform.

China's shadow darkens democratic hopes today.

Big plans to relocate from Jakarta keep disappearing into nothing. Will this time be different?

Millions of Indonesians lack basic protections. The presidential contenders don’t seem to care.

The world’s third-largest democracy goes to the polls.

As Hanoi welcomes Trump, it shuts down a key reformist think tank.

With elections coming, the junta still fears the specter of Thaksin Shinawatra.

Despots and crooks are using China’s infrastructure project to stay in power—with Beijing's help.

He should confront Trump’s mistakes and put forward a positive agenda.

President Nguyen Phu Trong is drawing from Xi Jinping's playbook.