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A Cambodian-Born Australian Politician on Repression and Diaspora Politics

A Cambodian-Born Australian Politician on Repression and Diaspora Politics

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Heang Tak.
Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur

Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim's staunchly anti-Israel position is unlikely to impact his government's relations with its closest Western partners.

The Burning of Thantlang, 2 Years On

The Burning of Thantlang, 2 Years On

By Lian Bawi Thang
Since military attacks in September 2021, the town in Myanmar's Chin State, close to the border with India, has become a ghost town.

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
Complainants allege that last week's ruling, which paved the way for President Joko Widodo's 36-year-old son to run in next year's election, was politically motivated.

A Bad Idea Revisited: Thailand Pitches Prayut’s ‘Land Bridge’ to Beijing

A Bad Idea Revisited: Thailand Pitches Prayut’s ‘Land Bridge’ to Beijing

By Mark S. Cogan
The costly infrastructure project would damage the environment and create an unhealthy economic dependence on China.
Unpacking the Philippines’ 2024 Budget

Unpacking the Philippines’ 2024 Budget

By James Guild
Like last year, budget planners are placing a lot of faith in macroeconomic conditions remaining in the country's favor in 2024.

Should a Man Face Trial Alone at Guantanamo Bay While His 2 Co-Accused Return Home?

Should a Man Face Trial Alone at Guantanamo Bay While His 2 Co-Accused Return Home?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite their alleged involvement in terrorist attacks including the 2002 Bali bombings, Mohammed Farik Bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir Bin Lep could be heading back to Malaysia early next year.
Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The diplomatically sensitive submarine procurement has seen deadlocks for several years due to engine troubles.

US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions

US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions

By Sebastian Strangio
Washington has once again affirmed that it has a treaty obligation to defend the Philippines against any armed attack in the contested waterway.

Thai Protesters Demand an End to Gaza Bombing

Thai Protesters Demand an End to Gaza Bombing

By Prem Singh Gill
While the Thai public may be sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians, Bangkok has maintained a studiously neutral position on the Israel-Hamas war.

In Hun Manet’s Cambodia, It Is the Perception of Change That Matters

In Hun Manet’s Cambodia, It Is the Perception of Change That Matters

By David Hutt
The country's new prime minister is bound to the system created by his father. But for some foreign governments, it is enough that there is a new face at the top.
Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability

Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability

By Edbert Gani Suryahudaya
The country's democratic durability has been underpinned by pragmatic collaboration between elites. This has come at a cost.

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