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Southeast Asia
Last Flights Out of Sittwe
By Naw Theresa
As resistance forces move within striking distance of the capital of Rakhine State, many of its inhabitants are seeking a way out.
Thai Court Announces Another Harsh Prison Sentence Under Royal Insult Law
By Sebastian Strangio
The 25-year jail term came just days after the Election Commission ordered the disbanding of a major opposition party for advocating the reform of the lese-majeste law.
Politics, Energy, and Nationalism: Thailand and Cambodia’s Overlapping Maritime Claims
By William J. Jones
The two countries have agreed to resolve their outstanding claims in the Gulf of Thailand, but will be forced to negotiate their way around a host of nationalist tripwires.
Former Thai PM Visits Hometown Chiang Mai For First Time in 17 Years
By Sebastian Strangio
Thaksin Shinawatra's quasi-official reception will do little to damp down rumors that he remains the real power behind the Pheu Thai-led government.
Vietnam and the Art of Choosing
By Khang Vu
Far from "refusing to choose" in its foreign relations, the country has been canny at deciding when – and where – to partner with more powerful countries.
President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that the meeting will address closer maritime cooperation between the U.S., the Philippines, and Japan.
Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan To File Election Complaint at Constitutional Court
By Sebastian Strangio
Both losing campaigns are now pursuing a range of complaints against the conduct of the February 14 poll.
Another Aircraft Incident Highlights Indonesia’s Shaky Aviation Safety Record
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite a string of fatal accidents, the country is struggling to improve safety standards in its aviation industry.
Malaysia’s State-Run Investment Funds Had a Mixed 2023
By James Guild
The performance of two major Malaysian funds demonstrates both the strength and weakness of forced savings policies.
The Philippine Coast Guard’s Modernization: An International Joint Effort
By Josiah Gottfried
Over the past decade, the PCG has become a respectable force – with a little help from Manila's friends
Thailand-EU Free Trade Pact On Track for Completion in 2025, Thai PM Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Srettha Thavisin is acting as a roving economic salesman on state visits to France and Germany this week.
Thai Election Commission Requests Dissolution of Move Forward Party
By Sebastian Strangio
If the MFP is disbanded, the party's political energy is almost certain to re-emerge in an alternate, and likely more radical, form.