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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.
December 07, 2011
ASEAN Gets Euro Warning
As the outlook over the euro darkens, governments in the Asia-Pacific are moving to limit the damage.
December 06, 2011
Rocky Road of Landmine Ban
A major conference in Cambodia considering progress on efforts to ban landmines showed mixed progress.
December 04, 2011
Malaysia’s Militant Headache
Recent arrests have sparked fears that militants may be eyeing a Mumbai-style attack. Foreigners would be the likely target.
December 01, 2011
Suu Kyi to Run in Election
Burma pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi says she intends to compete in parliamentary elections.
November 30, 2011
Arroyo Faces Long Legal Battles
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo is detained over corruption and fraud allegations. Was she hoping to flee?
November 23, 2011
Khmer Rouge Horrors Laid Out
As the trial of three surviving leaders of Pol Pot’s regime begins, the court hears a long list of alleged horrors.
November 21, 2011
China and India: Great Power Rivals
The Diplomat’s Southeast Asia correspondent Luke Hunt speaks with Mohan Malik, author of China and India – Great Power Rivals, for his take on how each of these potential superpowers is shaping up in the 21st century against a backdrop of political hype and possibly unrealistic expectations.
November 18, 2011
Obama, Australia and ASEAN
A basing deal with the U.S. military has critics in Australia worried. They should be focusing on Southeast Asia.
November 18, 2011
“Killing Fields” Trial Ready to Go
Pol Pot’s surviving lieutenants are about to get their day in court. But will a much-criticized process be able to bring Cambodians the justice they’re searching for?
November 16, 2011
U.S. Urged to Rethink ASEAN
Critics say the U.S. hasn’t focused enough attention on Southeast Asia. That could be about to change.
November 11, 2011
Burma Government Turns One
A year after the military junta held elections, there are signs of progress in Burma. But it’s still very early days.
November 09, 2011
Papua New Guinea Eyes ASEAN
Persistent violence and corruption, not racism, are likely keeping Papua New Guinea out of ASEAN.