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The Latest on Southeast Asia: “Super-charged” El Niño Impacting Southeast Asia

Over the last two months, a “super-charged” El Niño weather pattern has intensified peatland fires in Indonesia, sending hazardous air pollution across the region.

Blog Post by Lauren Mai — September 3, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Worrying Signals for U.S. Security Commitments

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby began his first official trip to Southeast Asia on August 10 with a stop in the Philippines before moving on to Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia.

Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — August 20, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Electoral Woes for Anwar’s Coalition

Voters in Negeri Sembilan dealt Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition a significant blow on August 1, ousting it after eight years in power in the state.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — August 6, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Rubio Joins ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined more than two dozen counterparts from across the Indo-Pacific and Europe in Manila from July 21 to 23 for the annual ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and related meetings.

Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — July 23, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Energy Crises Dominated the ASEAN-Russia Summit

Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Kazan, Russia on June 18, 2026, for a commemorative summit to mark 35 years of ASEAN-Russia relations.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — June 25, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Brunei’s Cabinet Reshuffle

Last week, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced the country’s first cabinet reshuffle since 2022.

Blog Post by Lauren Mai — June 11, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Diplomatic Engagements Roundup

This week, foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States convened for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.

Blog Post by Lauren Mai — May 28, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: 48th Annual ASEAN Summit Outcomes

The Philippines hosted the first of this year’s two Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Cebu on May 7-8.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — May 14, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: High Stakes Politics in the Philippines

The Philippine House Committee on Justice unanimously agreed to advance impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 29, significantly clouding her political future. The stakes are high; if the impeachment attempt is successful and Duterte is convicted in the Senate, she would be barred for life from political office.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — April 30, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Technology Policy Developments Across Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is taking a stronger stance on digital governance, with governments enforcing rules to regulate harmful online content.

Blog Post by Syahpati Alfatarah and Lauren Mai — April 16, 2026

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Energy Shots | The Venezuelan Oil Deal Portends A New Era of Power Politics

A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber

Manila Strategy Forum 2026

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