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Sebastian Strangio

Sebastian Strangio

Sebastian Strangio is Southeast Asia editor at The Diplomat. 

In 2008, he began his career as a reporter at The Phnom Penh Post in Cambodia, and has since traveled and reported extensively across the 10 nations of ASEAN. Sebastian’s writing has appeared in leading publications including Foreign Affairs, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The New York Times, The Diplomat, and Nikkei Asian Review, among many others. He is the author of “Hun Sen’s Cambodia” (Yale, 2014), a path-breaking examination of Cambodia since the fall of the Khmer Rouge, and “In the Dragon’s Shadow: Southeast Asia in the Chinese Century (Yale, 2020). 

Alongside his journalistic work, Sebastian has also consulted for a wide variety of economic risk firms and non-government organizations, and is quoted frequently in the international media on political developments in Southeast Asia. Sebastian holds a B.A. and Master’s degree in international politics from The University of Melbourne. He currently lives in Adelaide.

You can get in touch with Sebastian via Twitter, Facebook, or email.

Posts by Sebastian Strangio
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May 02, 2023

The Theater of Public Contrition in Cambodian Politics

By Sebastian Strangio
As July's election approaches, a growing number of opposition officials are following the well-worn path into Prime Minister Hun Sen's CPP.
May 02, 2023

Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations

By Sebastian Strangio
The White House summit applied a seal to a year of remarkable advances in U.S.-Philippines relations.

May 01, 2023

Thai Opposition Parties Hold Strong Lead in Pre-Election Polls

By Sebastian Strangio
According to a new poll, the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties command the support of more than 60 percent of the electorate two weeks ahead of the May 14 election.

May 01, 2023

US Warns China Against ‘Harassment’ of Philippine Vessels

By Sebastian Strangio
The statement from Washington followed another near-collision between Philippine and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.

April 28, 2023

US Lifts Ban on Imports From Major Malaysian Glove Manufacturer

By Sebastian Strangio
In late 2021, U.S. authorities barred goods manufactured by the company Smart Glove from entering the country due to its alleged use of forced labor.
April 28, 2023

Thailand’s Democrat Party Pledges to Legalize Sex Toys

By Sebastian Strangio
The conservative party is making a desperate play to reverse its sliding electoral fortunes at next month's election.

April 27, 2023

Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal

By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has signaled that it is willing to accept Beijing's offer of a Chinese-made propulsion system, with some caveats.
April 27, 2023

Singapore, China to Kick Off Joint Military Exercises

By Sebastian Strangio
The drills are a good example of the city-state's attempt to maintain a delicate position of balance between Beijing and Washington.

April 26, 2023

Singapore Executes Man Over Cannabis Trafficking Plot

By Sebastian Strangio
The plight of Tangaraju Suppiah has attracted vocal international support, but a shift in policy from the city-state is unlikely.

April 26, 2023

Philippines’ President Marcos Bound for Washington Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting punctuates a period of swift advancement in the security alliance between the Philippines and the United States.

April 21, 2023

US Influence in Southeast Asia Waning, New Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
A briefing from Sydney's Lowy Institute argues that the U.S. has lost influence to China in recent years, especially in terms of its economic and diplomatic engagement.
April 20, 2023

US to Spend $100 Million on Upgrades to Philippine Military Facilities

By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday that six projects are slated for completion by the end of the year.

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