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‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community.’ That’s the ASEAN motto. But what’s the reality? Our bloggers based around this diverse and strategically key region give you an insider’s perspective on politics, security and society in South-east Asia.
May 18, 2021
Report Says Myanmar Internet a ‘Virtual Battlefield’
By Elaine Kurtenbach
The Myanmar military is developing an "intranet" for inside the country that allows mobile access only to approved, or "whitelisted" applications.
May 18, 2021
With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions
By Sebastian Strangio
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. will “continue to promote accountability for those responsible for the coup."
May 18, 2021
Muslim-Majority Southeast Asian Nations Condemn Israeli Assaults on Gaza
By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei condemned Israel's “inhumane, colonial, and apartheid” policy in the Occupied Territory.
May 17, 2021
Myanmar Seizes Western Town After Heated Battle with Civilian Militia
By Sebastian Strangio
The rise of the Chinland Defense Force reflects a trend of growing armed resistance to the military junta.
May 17, 2021
Can a United Opposition Defeat Duterte at the 2022 Philippine Elections?
By Mong Palatino
In attempting to bring together a scattered opposition, the recently launched 1Sambayan movement faces a host of challenges.
May 14, 2021
US Government Returns More Recovered 1MDB Funds to Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came days after the Malaysian government filed 22 lawsuits seeking to recover more than $23 billion in 1MDB-linked assets.
May 14, 2021
Myanmar Will Free Japanese Journalist as Gesture to Tokyo
By Associated Press
State media announced that Kitazumi Yuki would be released "in view of the close ties and future relations between Myanmar and Japan."
May 14, 2021
In Papua Fighting, Indonesian Forces Claim Rebel Commander Killed
By Sebastian Strangio
The reports follows Indonesian government promises of a crackdown on separatist fighters in the eastern region.
May 13, 2021
Myanmar’s Human Rights Violations and ASEAN’s Response
By OBA Mie
The recent measures may be less significant than they seem.
May 13, 2021
COVID-19 Hits Prisons in Thailand, as Nearly 3,000 Cases Detected
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent Thai COVID-19 outbreaks highlight the dangers posed by Asia's overcrowded and unsanitary prisons.
May 13, 2021
China Proposing to Host ASEAN Ministers Next Month
By Sebastian Strangio
The proposed meeting follows a flurry of Chinese engagements with Southeast Asia in recent months.
May 12, 2021
As Ramadan Ends, Malaysia Begins Its Third COVID-19 Lockdown
By Sebastian Strangio
The lockdown announcement followed assurances from senior officials that nationwide restrictions were unnecessary.
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