Oct 27th, 2008 · Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim majority country, and it has become Southeast Asia's most vibrant and healthy democracy. That might sound incredible to those who remember Indonesia as a police state run by the dictator Suharto. And despite problems such as terrorist bombings and the tsunami four years ago, Indonesia is clearly at the head of the democratic class.
Aug 20th, 2008 · The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a report that projects that whites will no longer be a majority of Americans by 2042. One community dealing with burgeoning racial diversity is Gentry, Ark., where a significant number of Hmong immigrants from Southeast Asia are settling. Gentry residents Blia Xeng, Doua Thor and Randy Barrett discuss the immigrant experience and how Gentry is changing.
Aug 13th, 2008 · It's a movie about a movie. Actor and director Ben Stiller talks with Renee Montagne about his war movie parody Tropic Thunder, which opens Wednesday. In it, actors filming in Southeast Asia get caught up in a real war with gun-toting drug smugglers.
May 19th, 2008 · Myanmar's military government will allow medical workers from Southeast Asia to help in relief efforts for an estimated 2.4 million victims of Cyclone Nargis, a regional organization said Monday. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, will also be allowed into the disaster zone this week, officials said.
May 18th, 2008 · For 48 years, Captain Fatty Goodlander has lived aboard a sailboat exploring the world's high seas. This summer, he will send regular dispatches from his 38-foot cutter as he sails through Southeast Asia.
Apr 3rd, 2008 · China's power is growing in its own backyard of Southeast Asia, even in countries that were once firmly anti-communist. Through transportation projects, cheap goods and cultural centers, China is using its influence to try to make friends throughout the region.
Mar 12th, 2008 · On a trip to Southeast Asia, Julie O'Hara made eating her top priority. To her, eating the food of a place is a priceless opportunity and real authenticity in travel often boils down to a bowl of incredible noodles from a street vendor.
Feb 25th, 2008 · U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates continues his trip through Southeast Asia with a stop in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation. With China stepping up its military planning, Washington is increasingly seeing Indonesia as a strategic ally.