Vietnam's Use of Academia to Promote Its Political Position on the South China Sea
Security,Hotspots,China,Southeast Asia
By Mark J. Valencia - 21 Nov 2019

Vietnam's Use of Academia to Promote Its Political Position on the South China Sea

The media have been replete with "revelations" regarding China's use of academia and academics to promote and support the government's political positions and actions in the South China Sea.
Sinking Cities in Asia: Science-Based Adaptations Are Needed
Environment,Southeast Asia

By Henry Hing Lee Chan - 06 Sep 2019

Sinking Cities in Asia: Science-Based Adaptations Are Needed

The Soft Power Costs of China’s Recent Behavior in the South China Sea
Security,Hotspots,Southeast Asia

By Mark J. Valencia - 29 Aug 2019

The Soft Power Costs of China’s Recent Behavior in the South China Sea

Complaint of China’s “Crimes Against Humanity” Likely to Fail
Environment,Hotspots,Southeast Asia

Complaint of China’s “Crimes Against Humanity” Likely to Fail

Two former Philippines officials filed a complaint with the ICC against China for “crimes against humanity”, alleging that President Xi Jinping, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Chinese Ambassador perpetrated environmental damage in the South China Sea.
Laos Poverty Alleviation Efforts by China
Economy,Society,Southeast Asia

Laos Poverty Alleviation Efforts by China

In 2016, the Chinese government provided over RMB 33 million for the Pilot Project for Poverty Reduction Cooperation in East Asia which is based on technical and financial support from China for the specific purpose of poverty alleviation in Laos.
By Tai Wei Lim - 16 Aug 2018 | 0 comments Read more...
Cambodia and Maritime Southeast Asia Before the Revolution
Society,Southeast Asia

Cambodia and Maritime Southeast Asia Before the Revolution

While the maritime states of Southeast Asia are not in Cambodia’s immediate neighborhood, they are important for the study of Cambodia’s foreign relations. The pre-colonial kingdoms of today’s Cambodia and maritime Southeast Asia had significant dealings with one another.
The Rohingyas: A Volatile Mix of Historical, Ethnic, Political and Religious Issues
Society,Security,Southeast Asia

The Rohingyas: A Volatile Mix of Historical, Ethnic, Political and Religious Issues

While more than 300,000 Rohingya Muslims have been reported to have escaped from Myanmar, the Rohingya issue remains complicated and long-standing, with multiple factors — historical, ethnic, religious, and political — intertwined.
Duterte's Gambit in Gambling: What's at Stake for the Philippines?
Politics,Society,Southeast Asia

Duterte's Gambit in Gambling: What's at Stake for the Philippines?

Like Cambodia, the Philippines has become a hub for online gambling.
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