Southern Thailand’s Fractured Peace Process at a Crossroads in 2019
Hopes of a breakthrough have evaporated after a government no-show at peace talks in February. Can the next Thai government regain recent momentum?
Myanmar Peace Process on Life Support in 2019
Will the once revered Aung San Suu Kyi be able to resuscitate Myanmar's stalled peace process in 2019?
Thailand’s Balancing Act Between the US and China in the Age of Trump
Bangkok’s historically close security relationship with Washington appears to be firmly back on track.
Is Abu Sayyaf Making a Comeback in the Philippines?
Do recent attacks from Abu Sayyaf indicate a resurgent campaign, or are they a desperate cry for attention as the once-powerful militant group fades into irrelevance?
Has the Islamic State Threat Bypassed India?
India’s security and intelligence communities have remained one step ahead of Islamic State so far. But has the threat actually passed?
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 regarding Timor Leste 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 in 2018: Keeping ISIS in Check
What can we learn from Malaysia’s counterterrorism successes?