Recent articles
July 15, 2026
What Did the Nine-Dash Line Ruling Accomplish?
Ten years on, the Philippines is stepping up its defense plans in the South China Sea.
foreignpolicy.com
July 8, 2026
The Philippines’ ‘Trial of the Century’ Begins
A pall of cynicism hangs over proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
foreignpolicy.com
July 1, 2026
Blackouts Are Prabowo’s Latest Problem
Why can’t coal-rich Indonesia keep the lights on?
foreignpolicy.com
June 24, 2026
Russia Makes Inroads in Southeast Asia
Energy is Putin’s strongest card in a fuel-hungry region.
foreignpolicy.com
June 10, 2026
Why Cambodia and Thailand’s Peace Is So Uneasy
A step forward in the maritime dispute masks dangers on the land border.
foreignpolicy.com
June 3, 2026
Why Asia’s Not Buying What Hegseth’s Selling
A Shangri-La charm offensive collided with regional values.
foreignpolicy.com
May 27, 2026
Indonesia’s Dive Into Economic Nationalism
A messy rollout looks set to disrupt global commodity markets.
foreignpolicy.com
May 20, 2026
Why Were Shots Fired in the Philippines Senate?
The gunfight is the latest twist in a power struggle between two dynasties.
foreignpolicy.com
May 12, 2026
The Fuel Crisis Is Testing ASEAN’s Limits
A coordinated response from the grouping did not emerge from its Cebu summit.
foreignpolicy.com
May 6, 2026
ASEAN’s Angry Summit
Frustration bubbles with the United States ahead of the leaders’ gathering in Cebu.
foreignpolicy.com
April 29, 2026
Why Indonesia Floated a Malacca Toll
An apparently off-the-cuff observation sparked consternation across the region.
foreignpolicy.com
April 22, 2026
Why the Junta Released Myanmar’s President
Aung San Suu Kyi’s fate remains uncertain.
foreignpolicy.com