Southeast Asia Archive

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong has resigned after just over a year in office, likely the result of the country’s long-running anti-corruption campaign.

In the days immediately following Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, Southeast Asian states mainly reacted either by expressing solidarity with Israel or expressing sympathy and trying to avoid taking sides in the conflict. Now, more than five months later, much of Southeast Asia has turned more sharply against Israel.