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Erin Cook
Erin Cook is a Jakarta-based journalist covering Southeast Asian affairs. She has previously worked for several regional publications including the Jakarta Globe.
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March 10, 2018
ASEAN’s Women to Watch: Part I
By Erin Cook
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight some of the region’s most prominent women – some more recognizable than others – who are making themselves heard.
March 02, 2018
The Trouble With Indonesia’s Controversial MD3 Law
By Erin Cook
The law raises serious questions about the country’s future ahead of elections.
February 22, 2018
ASEAN Must Confront its Domestic Workers Abuse Problem
By Erin Cook
New cases have once again pointed to an old challenge that needs to be urgently tackled.
February 16, 2018
Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an important issue for one of the region's poorest countries.
February 08, 2018
What Does Indonesia’s Own Indo-Pacific Strategy Look Like?
By Erin Cook
The Southeast Asian state has advanced a version of the concept before, with some important differences.
February 01, 2018
The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election
By Erin Cook
Polls are once again set to be postponed, delaying the country’s return to civilian, democratic rule.
January 27, 2018
What Does Indonesia’s New Cabinet Reshuffle Mean for Jokowi’s Future?
By Erin Cook
The move comes as the county looks to upcoming elections.
January 19, 2018
What’s Behind the Demise of Vietnam’s 'Captain Sidewalk'?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at a telling development and what it means for the Southeast Asian state.
January 12, 2018
Beware Indonesia’s Quiet Drug War
By Erin Cook
Despite complications and concerns, the Jokowi government’s campaign has continued.
January 06, 2018
With its Environmental Crisis, Is Laos Missing the Forest for the Trees?
By Erin Cook
The overall challenge remains vast despite piecemeal efforts to address it.
December 28, 2017
Indonesia's Setya Novanto Continues to Be Mired in Scandal
By Erin Cook
The corruption case that rocked Indonesian politics continues.
December 21, 2017
Vietnam Gears up to Divest State-Owned Enterprises in 2018
By Erin Cook
Vietnam's state-owned enterprises are set for widespread divestment.