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Who is Prabowo Subianto, the Ex-General Who is Indonesia’s Next President?

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the Ex-General Who is Indonesia’s Next President?

By Victoria Milko
The ex-general's ascent to the presidency of Southeast Asia's most populous nation crowns a long and controversial career.
Thai Activists Arrested After Royal Motorcade Confrontation

Thai Activists Arrested After Royal Motorcade Confrontation

By Sebastian Strangio
The charges follow an incident over the weekend in which monarchy reform activists and ultra-royalists engaged in a public brawl in Bangkok.

Why Cambodia Needs to Incorporate More Women Into Its Foreign Policy Process

Why Cambodia Needs to Incorporate More Women Into Its Foreign Policy Process

By Thong Sariputta
The country and the region would benefit from women's greater involvement in diplomacy and foreign affairs.

Prabowo Subianto Claims Victory in Indonesian Presidential Election

Prabowo Subianto Claims Victory in Indonesian Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
With unofficial results pointing to a landslide victory, attention turns to how the former special forces commander plans to govern.

Defense Minister Prabowo Holds Strong Lead in Early Counts of Indonesia’s Presidential Race

Defense Minister Prabowo Holds Strong Lead in Early Counts of Indonesia’s Presidential Race

By Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan
The unofficial quick count results have the former general on track to avoid a run-off in the three-way race for president.
Myanmar’s NUG Condemns Military Conscription Drive, Vows to Resist

Myanmar’s NUG Condemns Military Conscription Drive, Vows to Resist

By Sebastian Strangio
The resistance group said that the public "is not required to comply" with the February 10 order.

What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics

What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics

By Sebastian Strangio
The detained former PM's persecution and rehabilitation have both reflected the use of the country's administrative and legal system for political ends.
Why Vietnam Cannot Copy the Philippines’ China Policy

Why Vietnam Cannot Copy the Philippines’ China Policy

By Khang Vu
The country's awkward geographic position with China militates against it adopting a strong pro-U.S. orientation.

The 2024 Indonesian Election is All About the Economy

The 2024 Indonesian Election is All About the Economy

By James Guild
The country's economy has grown by an average of 4.2 percent each year that Jokowi has been in office – and voters want more of the same.

Jailed Former Thai PM Thaksin Gets Parole, Could Walk Free This Week

Jailed Former Thai PM Thaksin Gets Parole, Could Walk Free This Week

By Jintamas Saksornchai
The announcement brings an end to a two-decade war between Thaksin Shinawatra and the country's conservative establishment.

Jack Adamović Davies on the Rise and Rise of Cambodia’s Prince Group

Jack Adamović Davies on the Rise and Rise of Cambodia’s Prince Group

By Sebastian Strangio
"The era of the 'shell country' is having its ascendancy and Cambodia is a prime example of the phenomenon."
Detained Former Thai PM on List of Eligible Parolees, Reports Say

Detained Former Thai PM on List of Eligible Parolees, Reports Say

By Sebastian Strangio
Thaksin Shinawatra's name is on a list of 930 elderly inmates, who have been approved for parole due to ill health.

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