Brunei Abandons South China Sea Claim for Chinese Finance
The first domino of ASEAN claimant states has fallen as Brunei goes silent on the South China Sea dispute in exchange for closer economic cooperation with China.
Maldives: A Domestic Crisis with Geopolitical Consequences?
A political crisis in Maldives is presenting possible inroads for China’s ‘string of pearls’ strategy in the Indian Ocean.
China’s Balancing Act with Myanmar Rebels
Cooperating with Kachin’s rebels affords China diplomatic leverage and protection for its considerable investments in the area. But is it worth the damage to its relations with Naypyidaw?
Confronting Asia’s Demographic Demons
Policymakers should tackle Asia’s diversity problem to reap not just a moral dividend, but an economic one as well.
No End in Sight for Myanmar’s Long-suffering Rohingya
It’s unlikely that the Rohingya refugees who cross into flood-ravaged Bangladesh will ever be welcomed back in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Is Not Doing the Press any Favors
Even after a year of NLD rule, press freedom in Myanmar is languishing in the dark ages.
Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis Could Become a Political One
The Rohingya crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is drawing international condemnation and fraying relations between the civilian and military authorities.
Myanmar: Ground Zero for China-India Energy Competition
Although democratization has brought added scrutiny to joint ventures in Myanmar, the NLD government is very much in need of the infrastructure investment that China and India can offer.
Armed Groups in Myanmar Struggle to Legitimize their Rule amid Peace Process
Myanmar’s armed groups are scrambling to define themselves in the new era of limited parliamentary democracy.