Articles by Hunter Marston

Military officials have vowed to “learn to walk with only a few friends”, and weather international isolation and economic sanctions.

Just as there is no simple correlation between democracy and good governance, we can no longer draw a straight line between authoritarianism and weak governance.

Despite the seeming incredulity of the military and USDP’s claims of fraud, there is reason to take the Tatmadaw’s insistence on the legitimacy of its constitutional claims seriously.

Hunter Marston reviews Josh Kurlantzick's newly published study of the CIA's covert military operations in Laos.

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

Despite China’s power and proximity, the US has more influence than it recognises in Myanmar.

Washington’s interest will wane in the wake of Sunday’s vote. But it shouldn't, writes Hunter Marston.

Hunter Marston argues that conflict in the highly contested South China Sea can be avoided.

Hunter Marston argues that as China rises, the US and Vietnam are building closer ties.

Hunter Marston argues that Myanmar would benefit from a mixed member election system as it struggles to build its democracy