1. Manila Crisis Still Playing Out

    Politics Southeast Asia Philippines

    The hostage crisis has left Philippines President Benigno Aquino with some awkward choices, says Filipino lawmaker Mong Palatino.

  2. China’s High Risk India Gamble

    Security South Asia India

    China is exerting pressure on India on a range of fronts. It’s time for India to push back—and to reach out to Taiwan.

  3. US Cosies up to Vietnam

    Security Southeast Asia Vietnam

    Worried about China’s strengthening navy and South China Sea claim, the former adversaries are setting ideology aside.

  4. Pointless US Plan for China?

    East Asia Security China

    The US has given its AirSea Battle concept much fanfare. But is it really the best response to China’s military build-up?

  5. The Right US Pacific Strategy?

    East Asia Security China

    It’s been a tumultuous year for the US in the Pacific. Policymakers need to remember China sees things differently from them.

  6. Asia’s Water Crisis

    Environment South Asia Pakistan

    Wracked by droughts, floods and simmering tensions, Asia’s governments need a more co-ordinated approach to water crises.

  7. A Philippine Peace Process

    Security Southeast Asia Philippines

    Can the new Aquino administration broker a lasting peace agreement with the MILF in Mindanao? Luke Hunt and Karl Wilson report.