Moving Toward Real Peace at the Cambodian-Thai Border
Article on Phnom Penh Post.com Publication date 27 September 2025 The ceasefire that ended the latest round of fighting between Cambodia and Thailand over the demarcation of their border…
The Cruel Arithmetic of Income Convergence in East Asia
“The Cruel Arithmetic of Income Convergence in East Asia,” a blog I ask whether the Asian Miracle is continuing; whether following the model of South Korea and Singapore can the…
“Is it time to retire the PHL peso, Thai baht, and Indonesian rupiah?”
An op-ed piece in Manila’s Business Mirror, May 31, 2022. A single currency for ASEAN would encourage regional trade and cross-border investment. There are many hurdles to be overcome; it is not something to establish tomorrow.…
Is ASEAN an Affinity Group? What Exchange Rates Tell Us
“Is ASEAN an Affinity Group? What Exchange Rates Tell Us,” a blog and a background paper As new challenges emerge for ASEAN, the lack of a coordinated exchange rate…
The Impact of Low-Level Hostility on Tourism between Japan and South Korea
“The Impact of Low-Level Hostility on Tourism between Japan and South Korea,” a blog and a research paper Across East Asia, there is persistent low-level hostility between nations. This has…