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Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt is a Southeast Asia correspondent for The Diplomat. He has spent three decades working in the region and produces the Beyond the Mekong podcast. He can be followed on Patreon and X – formerly Twitter.
He served as bureau chief for Agence France-Presse in Cambodia and in Afghanistan under Taliban occupation – where he was commended by the United Nations for the “best and most insightful” coverage of the Afghan civil war. Hunt also covered the U.S.-led invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the Global War on Terrorism that followed, specializing in Islamic militancy.
Throughout the 2010s, Hunt focused on civil conflict and uprisings from the Middle East to East Asia and as an adjunct professor wrote the course War, Media & International Relations for Pannasastra University in Cambodia. He is the author of the “Punji Trap” and co-author of “Barings Lost” and is the recipient of several awards including the Hong Kong Human Rights Press Awards, Society of Publishers in Asia, and the World Association of Newspapers.
Follow him on X at @lukeanthonyhunt.
October 12, 2013
Brunei Caps Off a Solid Year at ASEAN’s Helm
Haze, integration and disarmament were among the hot topics of this year’s summit.
October 09, 2013
Singapore Plans ASEAN Bid for 2030 World Cup
Singapore hopes to bring the first World Cup to Southeast Asia, to be shared among ASEAN members.
October 04, 2013
Hanoi’s Mixed Signals: A State of Flux
Vietnam’s official narrative is sending mixed signals on things from the environment to the coffee business.
October 01, 2013
Malaysian PM Najib Razak Warns of the Battle for Islam
Najib Razak has called for Muslims to turn away from extremism in an impassioned speech at the UN.
September 28, 2013
The Philippines: Counting the Costs in Zamboanga
By raiding the Southern Philippine town of Zamboanga, the MNLF has caused plenty of pain but gained little.
September 25, 2013
Pencak Silat: Violence Prompts East Timor to Ban Local Form of Martial Arts
In a bid to curb violence, East Timor is cracking down on pencak silat.
September 24, 2013
Former Warlord Primed For Afghan Presidency
“A presidential candidate with a violent terrorist group named in his honor.”
September 20, 2013
Misuari Costs MNLF Any Goodwill After Zamboanga Debacle
The attack on Zamboanga has severely damaged MNLF’s reputation with leader Nu Misauri at the helm.
September 18, 2013
Cambodian Tweets Lead the News
Cambodian social media covered recent protests as well as any wire service in its prime.
September 11, 2013
Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again
The MNLF has vowed to defend their ethnic kin amid Malaysia’s crackdown on illegal immigrants.
September 10, 2013
Hun Sen’s Victory, Cambodia’s Mess
Hun Sen won at the recent polls, but Cambodia’s opposition could turn the tables at the 2018 elections.
September 06, 2013
Cambodian Protests Expected to Focus on China
This weekend Cambodians are expected to protest Beijing’s influence over Hun Sen’s government.