Twenty-one years ago ,the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies inaugrated a topical, forward-lookingannual publication intended to benefit businesspeople, diplomats, security specialists, professionals, journalists ,and others with a stake in understanding regional developments.That publication has long since earned the admiration and trust of readers both in the region and outside Southeast Asia. They have come to rely on its well-informedand timely analysis of the near-termdevelopments and trends likely to have the greatest impact on their work. The latest edition of Regional Outlook: Southeast Asia builds on this strong tradition. Its contents underscore ISEAS ’commitment to offering stakeholders in regional affairs access to the ...