Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands including Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines represent one of the world’s most culturally dynamic and strategically vital regions. This area encompassing diverse nations whose histories, traditions, and contemporary developments profoundly shape global culture and geopolitical stability. Here we explore the rich tapestry of voices from across the region, featuring dedicated sections highlighting the literary traditions of Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia, alongside carefully curated translations that make these powerful narratives accessible to broader audiences through Indonesian, Thai, and Mandarin Chinese editions. These stories illuminate the complex social, political, and cultural forces that continue to influence not only regional development but also international relations and cross-cultural understanding in our interconnected world.
- Attending a Vietnamese-American Wedding in Brooklyn [draft]
- In 1898, a Nation Dawned: Filipinos Reclaim Sovereignty (June 12, 2025)
- Konfrontasi: The Forgotten War Between Indonesia and Malaysia (July 10, 2025)
- Malaysian Series ‘Bidaah’ Sparks Debate Amid Record Streaming Success (July 5, 2025)
- The Philippines (June 19, 2022) [draft]
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