Assessments Apr 16, 2021 | 16:37 GMTApr 16, 2021
As Vietnam's aging leader tries to secure his legacy, crackdowns on corruption and dissent risk deterring foreign businesses from capitalizing on the country’s economic boom.
Southeast Asia: Burdened by Consensus
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Assessments Oct 29, 2020 | 20:14 GMTOct 29, 2020
The movement will struggle to expand its reach as Bangkok pursues moderate reforms aimed at eroding support for protesters’ more extreme demands.
By Evan Rees
Snapshots Oct 19, 2020 | 22:14 GMTOct 19, 2020
Thailand’s military-aligned government will likely step up restrictions on dissent and intensify efforts to co-opt the protesters’ less controversial demands.
Assessments Oct 6, 2020 | 10:00 GMTOct 6, 2020
Duterte’s South China Sea policy is becoming less conciliatory toward China amid growing political pressure to shore up Manila’s maritime claims, as well as its U.S. security alliance.
On Geopolitics Jul 17, 2020 | 09:30 GMTJul 17, 2020
Now that the State Department has issued a new position statement, China and the ASEAN states will be watching to see how far U.S. words translate into action.
By Rodger Baker
Snapshots Feb 24, 2020 | 20:52 GMTFeb 24, 2020
Mahathir Mohamad's surprise move to call it quits has left Malaysia without a cohesive government at a time of mounting economic risks.
Assessments Feb 14, 2020 | 09:00 GMTFeb 14, 2020
The coronavirus crisis in China and broader global trade headwinds pose economic risks that threaten to derail Thailand's post-junta political transition.
Assessments Jan 29, 2020 | 09:00 GMTJan 29, 2020
By restricting Malaysia's palm oil imports, India has made it clear that for smaller trade partners, getting access to its massive market means staying out of New Delhi's political controversies.
Assessments Jan 17, 2020 | 09:00 GMTJan 17, 2020
China’s growing regional dominance is driving India to bolster its own economic, security and political ties in Southeast Asia. But unlike Beijing, New Delhi lacks the deep pockets or military might to pursue its “Act East” agenda alone.
Assessments Jan 3, 2020 | 10:00 GMTJan 3, 2020
The challenges of potential political infighting at home and balancing between the great powers abroad could blemish Vietnam's outstanding economic progress in the year to come.
