China

All Cambodians suffer from natural resources exploitation, but indigenous peoples' social, cultural and economic ties are deeply ingrained in forests

Uncovering transnational and gendered experiences reveals a far richer and more multifaceted picture of Indonesian art and identity.

Financial ruptures have flowed on from an aggressive dam-building spree in Laos.

Sovereignty concerns arise over foreign ownership of critical national assets, and foreign control of service provision in critical sectors.

The current version of ASEAN is inadequate to implement a robust neutrality enforcement policy that follows a “strong neutrality” and “cohesive neutrality” principle.

Public opinion should force the Indonesian government to consider and adjust its policies and responses to China in the South China Sea.

A reflection on China-Myanmar relations ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit on 17 January 2020.

Chinese elites have looked to Singapore as a model throughout much of the reform era, but have failed to understand what made the city-state tick.

Welcoming the University of Sydney's Southeast Asian history bloggers to New Mandala.

A common logic—play nice with Beijing, get investment—doesn't fit the facts in the Philippines.

President's vision lacks strategy.

How Australia can keep afloat as Trump torpedoes global order.

What a Trump presidency means for peace and stability in our region.

How a historical China-Myanmar border treaty can help smooth troubled waters.

Are there still signs for optimism in ASEAN?

Why Southeast Asia is now firmly in the grip of China.

Why a Trump presidency is a major setback for US-Southeast Asia ties.

Australia’s limited choices in the South China Sea.

Is Malaysia turning its back on the West?

The political economy of the Philippines’ shift to China.

Why Beijing benefits from softer US sanctions on Myanmar.

Politics, economics and religion are to blame, writes Hew Wai Weng.