A second Trump term could intensify the rivalry between the U.S. and China in Southeast Asia so that regional countries can no longer delicately dance between the giants.

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Donald Trump gave his most detailed interview on foreign policy yet. He made some dubious claims bu…

A potential second Trump administration would upend Southeast Asia’s preferred strategy of hedging between the United States and China.

Bangladesh’s unfree election is part of a larger trend of democratic regression in South and Southeast Asia.

China’s initial response to William Lai’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential election was relatively restrained but it will likely exert more pressure on Taiwan in the coming months. 

Ruling elites in South and Southeast Asia have stacked the electoral deck in their favor, hindering the chances of opposition parties.

A potential second Trump administration would force Southeast Asian countries to make difficult choices between the United States and China.

Moscow's influence in Southeast Asia is drastically waning.

Despite the setback in the 2030 World Expo bid, South Korea must maintain its focus on revitalizing Busan to enhance the city’s chances in a potential 2035 bid.