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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.
February 08, 2012
U.S. Eases Burma Sanctions
The United States has begin easing sanctions on Burma. Will Thein Sein respond with more reforms?
February 04, 2012
Duch Appeal Nixed
Kaing Guek Eav, commandant of the S21 death camp, will now spend the rest of his life in jail.
February 03, 2012
Burma – Last Business Frontier?
As Burma continues its reforms, expect international business to eye its raw material and cheap labor potential.
February 03, 2012
Burma – Last Business Frontier?
As Burma continues its reforms, expect international business to eye its raw material and cheap labor potential.
January 31, 2012
Suu Kyi in Election Mode
Not long ago, it would have been unthinkable to see Aung San Suu Kyi openly campaigning. How deep is the change?
January 27, 2012
Malaysia's Terror Mop Up
Malaysia has done a good job at mopping up the remains of terrorist groups. But 3 suspects prove elusive.
January 25, 2012
Man Arrested for "Being Atheist"
Indonesia’s arrest of an atheist Facebook user raises more concerns over human rights in Southeast Asia.
January 19, 2012
Cambodian Art Blossoms
After decades of conflict, Cambodian art is flourishing as young artists mix the traditional with the modern.
January 17, 2012
Burma as Role Model?
There are clear signs of change in Burma. But talk of it as a role model for ASEAN are a little premature.
January 14, 2012
Burma’s Breakthrough?
Is the international community – and ASEAN in particular – getting carried away by the change in Burma?
January 14, 2012
Burma’s Breakthrough?
Is the international community – and ASEAN in particular – getting carried away by the change in Burma?
January 10, 2012
Anwar Acquitted
In a surprise move, Malaysia’s high court has acquitted opposition lawmaker Anwar Ibrahim in a sodomy case.