Commentary / World Dec 31, 2021
What to watch for in Southeast Asia in 2022
by Joshua Kurlantzick
COVID-19 is not the only challenge countries in the region are facing in the coming year.
World Dec 13, 2021
G7 ministers voice concern over China's 'coercive' economic policies
The G7 ministers also said Russia would face "massive consequences and severe cost in response" if it engages in further military aggression toward Ukraine.
Commentary / World Dec 8, 2021
China-ASEAN ties: Are they stronger and healthier?
by Stephen R. Nagy
Beijing's practice of divisionism fractures ASEAN unity, making it difficult for its members to form a common approach to China’s territorial claims.
Business Dec 6, 2021
Traders dump ASEAN stocks on fears omicron will hammer region
by Lilian Karunungan and Marcus Wong
The region is also threatened by concern over slowing growth in China and the prospect that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates sooner than earlier anticipated.
Asia Pacific / Politics Nov 28, 2021
U.S. eyeing summit with ASEAN leaders in Washington in January
The United States has proposed holding the summit in the third week of January and is coordinating the date with ASEAN members.
National / Politics Nov 27, 2021
At Asia-Europe summit, Kishida voices strong concern over China human rights issues
Prime Minister Kishida also said he strongly opposes unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China seas, apparently criticizing China's military buildup.
Asia Pacific / Politics Nov 22, 2021
China won’t bully small nations, Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders
The pledge comes as Beijing is involved in disputes with bloc members over its broad claims in the South China Sea.
Asia Pacific Nov 9, 2021
Bill Richardson, a former U.S. diplomat, has also previously gone to North Korea and Venezuela in hopes of freeing prisoners and improving humanitarian conditions.
Commentary / World Nov 5, 2021
Lessons ASEAN could learn from Malaysia’s pandemic success
by Joshua Kurlantzick
Malaysia has fully vaccinated more than 77% its population, with some 90% of adults — those deemed eligible for the vaccine — receiving a second dose.
Commentary / World Oct 29, 2021
The ASEAN meeting included talks with Japan, the U.S., Australia and China that reaffirmed the organization’s “centrality” to those countries’ thinking about the region.
Asia Pacific Oct 28, 2021
ASEAN to forge 'comprehensive strategic partnership' with China
The announcement appears to show that ASEAN seeks to balance its relations with China and the West.
World Oct 28, 2021
The U.S. and Japan square off with China on maritime security amid tensions
Biden's participation in the meeting underscored that the United States has been keen to regain its influence in the region.