Joining ASEAN is not a silver bullet for Bangladesh’s geopolitical and economic challenges, but it could be a step in the ...
From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region’s states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic ...
The Philippines and its Southeast Asian neighbors have the potential to boost economic output by up to three percent over ...
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Indigenous peoples’ rights: The Asean paradox
Kathmandu—Southeast Asia has not been at the forefront of promoting human rights, much less the rights of indigenous peoples, where the region’s record is even darker and more concerning. Indonesia, ...
There’s much talk these days about democracy being under threat at home and around the world. Most of this discussion tends to be focused on efforts by autocrats and their supporters to erode the ...
With the US pivoting towards isolationism, unilateralism and nationalism, Southeast Asian nations must stick together.
Far from helping the United States achieve its goal of greater prosperity, unilateralism and trade protectionism pursued by ...
Trump’s pause on the US law banning bribery of foreign officials may challenge anti-corruption efforts in Southeast Asia.
Democracy in Asia is rapidly deteriorating—accelerated by waning international support and democratic backsliding even in the ...