Writers
Cambodia-Laos Border Dispute: Geopolitical Flashpoint or Playing Politics?
The Cambodia-Laos border dispute has a peculiar a way of only flaring up ahead of election season.
Winners and Losers in the Maritime Border Deal between Australia and Timor-Leste
Australia has sent a strong message to China by accepting a non-binding maritime border ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
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.
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Assume ISIS’ Mantle in the Philippines’ Troubled South
An ISIS-linked extremist group is threatening the peace process in the Philippines’ restive Mindanao region.
Malaysia’s Counterterrorism Strategy: Keeping ISIS in Check
What can we learn from Malaysia’s counterterrorism successes?
The Long Road to Justice for Sri Lanka Civil War Victims
Victims on both sides of the Sri Lanka civil war are still searching for closure.
Gauging the Success of Bangladesh’s Anti-Terror Crackdown
The 2016 Dhaka café attack was a wake-up call on the threat of extremism in Bangladesh. But did the authorities get the message?
Indonesia Faced with a Resurgence of Islamist Terrorism
Indonesia has enjoyed peace on the terrorism front since the days of Jemaah Islamiyah and its bloody campaign of the 1990s and 2000s. But that might be about to change.
Will the Siege of Marawi Be Repeated in the Philippines?
The Philippine Army is closing in on the last remaining militants in Marawi. But this might not be the last time we see an ISIS-linked group seize territory in restive Mindanao.
Mindanao Conflict Risks Spike in Southeast Asia Piracy
The waters of Southeast Asia are slowly becoming a hotspot of global piracy. And given recent trends in Mindanao, the situation is about to get a lot worse.