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Myanmar faces a number of daunting reform challenges, but it also has a unique opportunity to use its natural advantages to build strong foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth.
China's trade surplus has less to do with the value of its currency than it does with rapid urbanization and the rise of production networks across East Asia.
China's rise has had very different consequences for its North Asian and Southeast Asian neighbors, in particular, making it difficult for Southeast Asia to break out of the middle income trap.
The Obama administration now faces awkward choices about how to respond to North Korea's flouting of the United Nations resolution and the negotiating record of the February 29 agreement.
March 2012 saw considerable electoral activity across Asia, from Myanmar’s by-election on April 1 to Timor-Leste’s ongoing presidential elections.
The ruling coalition in Indonesia should continue to cut fuel subsidies—but only if it uses the savings to increase social and infrastructure spending and undertakes serious anti-corruption reforms.
Although the People's Liberation Army exerts relatively little influence over Chinese decision-making, it plays a somewhat larger role during crises, when senior leaders often rely on the military for intelligence and implementation.
China will need more than rhetoric to overcome the policy silos, entrenched interests, and adjustment costs that stand in the way of continued reform.
Despite perceptions of tense bilateral relations, Chinese public opinion reflects positive views of the United States, and opportunities exist for the two countries to work cooperatively.
With advantages in labor, productivity, and geography, China has the potential to displace many Southeast Asian nations from their niche in the global production chain.