THE WORLD TODAY SERIES: _THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA 2025–2026_ PROVIDES HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ON EAST & SOUTHEAST ASIA TO HELP READERS GAIN A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS IN THIS REGION. Broad introductory chapters are followed by sections on each country in the region. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors, and students to understand the immediate background of contemporary developments.