Region
Southeast Asia
Myanmar Court Sentences Former Minister to 10 Years Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
The arrest of the previously "untouchable" Ye Htut hints at internal struggles within the junta as it suffers continued battlefield reverses.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Rejects Challenge to Controversial Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The October 16 ruling opened up a path for President Joko Widodo's eldest son to take part in the presidential election in February.
Philippine Government, Communist Rebels Agree to Resume Peace Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
Both sides said they recognized “the need to unite as a nation” due to socioeconomic challenges and “the foreign threats facing the country."
Campaigning Begins for Indonesian Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
An estimated 204 million are eligible to cast their votes when the country goes to the polls on February 14.
Will Cash Stimulus Jump-Start the Thai Economy?
By James Guild
Economic recovery from COVID-19 has been sluggish, but there might be better ways to kickstart consumer spending.
Vietnam, Japan Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade supplements Vietnam's historic upgrade of relations with the United States in September.
Extinguishing a Point of Contention: Examining Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia
By Lauren Mai
The region's toxic air pollution is a regional problem requiring a coordinated regional solution.
Myanmar Resistance Alliance Claims Capture of Fourth China Border Gate
By Sebastian Strangio
The capture of the Kyin San Kyawt border gate came as the Chinese military launched live-fire drills along the two countries' border.
Australia-Philippines Launch Joint Naval Patrol in South China Sea
By Grant Wyeth
The recent joint patrol is another sign that Beijing's attempts at intimidation in will not be submitted to – not by the Philippines and not by Australia.
Hamas Still Holding 15 Thai Nationals in Gaza, Bangkok Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came after 17 people were released over several days during the truce between Israel and Hamas.
The Significance of the Maiden GCC-ASEAN Summit
By Ghulam Ali
Sidestepping geopolitical tensions, the two blocs have signaled their desire to forge closer ties, particularly in the economic realm.
Indonesian Government Claims ‘Positive’ Progress in Myanmar Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite some progress, serious negotiations remain a remote prospect as resistance groups make gains across the country.