Podcast
Beyond the Mekong
Delve into Southeast Asian geopolitics with The Diplomat's Luke Hunt and guests who know the region and the issues.
FULRO and ‘A War of Their Own’ in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with author Will Chickering.
Making ‘Loot,’ a Film About Cambodian Crimes and Redemption
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with director Don Millar.
Myanmar as a ‘Failed State’: A Political Scientist’s View
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with academic and researcher Bradley Murg.
Eroding Electoral Integrity in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with James Gomez from the Asia Centre.
Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening
By Luke Hunt
Cracking down on the human traffickers; will Rakhine fall to the AA?
Leaving Cambodia: A Conversation With Gerald Flynn
By Luke Hunt
Why was the environmental journalist blocked from re-entering the country that he has called home since 2019?
Trump’s Sudden Impact and Implications For Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
The administration's aid cuts, tariffs, and new China strategy are all set to further test ASEAN.
Pol Pot’s March Into Phnom Penh, 50 Years On
By Luke Hunt
Historian Henri Locard explains how Cambodia's communists differed from their counterparts in Vietnam.
Listening to the Geography of the Moon
By Luke Hunt
An interview with musicians Andrea Rubbio and Virginia Bones.
When Hollywood Comes to Cambodia, with Nick Ray
By Luke Hunt
From “Tomb Raider” to “Banged Up Abroad” and “37 Heavens.”
Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin
By Luke Hunt
Chinese plans for Myanmar could have far reaching consequences in 2025.
Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening
By Luke Hunt
Is China preparing to put boots on the ground to protect its investments in the country?
Keith Richburg Discusses Trump 2.0, China, and ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
The veteran Asia correspondent is expecting another “carnival of chaos” after Trump returns to the White House.
Melody Mociulski on Taking Myanmar’s ‘Intrepid Paths’
By Luke Hunt
A trip down the 1970s hippie-trail led the American author to a lifelong relationship with the country and its people.
Talking ASEAN Supply Chains With Chris Catto-Smith
By Luke Hunt
A logistics specialist discusses economics, poverty and the nuts and bolts of climate change in Southeast Asia.
Inside Myanmar with Jason Tower of the USIP
By Luke Hunt
What happened in Myawaddy as the junta saddles up with China.
Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal and ‘The Siege Within’
By Luke Hunt
A new book by Leslie Lopez details the unfolding of one of the world's largest financial scandals.
Am and Steve Sandford: Witness to a Myanmar Genocide
By Luke Hunt
The journalists discuss the Rohingya persecutions: How did it start and when will it end?
Sean Turnell on Myanmar, Civil War, and Economic Reform
By Luke Hunt
How the "best laid plans" of Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government went awry.
Nic Dunlop on the Importance of Photography
By Luke Hunt
The veteran Bangkok-based photojournalist takes aim at the World Press Photo awards.
Prosecuting War Crimes in Myanmar and Ukraine
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Lars Olsen about Cambodia’s hybrid tribunal and lessons for prosecuting war crimes elsewhere.
Myanmar’s Civil War: A View from Washington
By Luke Hunt
Michael Martin of CSIS discusses the progress of the conflict, and the possible impact of the U.S. presidential election.
Dealing With Myanmar’s IDPs: A Conversation With John Murray
By Luke Hunt
"Even in a forgotten war, everyone has a right to a home," says the veteran aid worker.
Thailand and Myanmar’s Road Ahead: A Chat with Pichai Chuensuksawadi
By Luke Hunt
A veteran editor reflects on five decades on the front lines of the Thai media.
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