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Where is Aung San Suu Kyi?

Where is Aung San Suu Kyi?

By Sribala Subramanian
Myanmar's ousted leader was reportedly whisked out of jail during a heatwave.

EU, UN Reschedule Launch of Anti-human Trafficking Project in Cambodia After Questions About Venue

EU, UN Reschedule Launch of Anti-human Trafficking Project in Cambodia After Questions About Venue

By Jack Brook
The event was scheduled to take place at a hotel owned by the L.Y.P. Group conglomerate, which also owns a casino with links to forced scamming operations.
Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions

Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, two Philippine vessels were damaged in the latest confrontation with China Coast Guard patrol boats in the South China Sea.

Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand

Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand

By Sebastian Strangio
Satya Nadella has pledged to expand the infrastructure needed to support the firm's AI services in the fast-growing region.

Even If Thailand’s MFP Is Dissolved, the Monarchy Reform Movement Will Live On

Even If Thailand’s MFP Is Dissolved, the Monarchy Reform Movement Will Live On

By David Hutt
If disbanded over its pledge to reform the country's "sacred" institution, the Move Forward Party will simply re-emerge in new form.

Tajikistan Advises Citizens Against Travel to Russia

Tajikistan Advises Citizens Against Travel to Russia

By Catherine Putz
More than a month after xenophobic abuse directed toward Tajiks spiked in the wake of the Crocus City Hall attack, Dushanbe issued a “temporary” recommendation against travel to Russia.

Australian Ministers Won’t Comment on Media Reports That Indian Spies Were Secretly Expelled

Australian Ministers Won’t Comment on Media Reports That Indian Spies Were Secretly Expelled

By Rod McGuirk
Australia's prime minister, foreign minister, and treasurer all deflected questions about India’s reported “nest of spies” in the country.
Taiwan’s Human Rights Priorities After the 2024 Elections

Taiwan’s Human Rights Priorities After the 2024 Elections

By Jean Wu
Despite demonstrating a strong human rights record, there is still room for Taiwan to improve – especially on migrant workers' rights and refugee law.

Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?

Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?

By Jio Kamata
A CDP government looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition. 

Millions of Afghans Made Pakistan Home to Escape War. Now Many are Hiding to Escape Deportation.

Millions of Afghans Made Pakistan Home to Escape War. Now Many are Hiding to Escape Deportation.

By Riazat Butt and Adil Jawad
Some 600,000 Afghans have returned home since last October, when the crackdown began, meaning at least a million remain in Pakistan in hiding.

India and Pakistan’s New Shadow Rivalry

India and Pakistan’s New Shadow Rivalry

By Krzysztof Iwanek
When Pakistan is more active in building relations with a certain Muslim-majority country, India engages more with that country’s rival. 
Transitional Justice in South Korea: A Turn to the Courts?

Transitional Justice in South Korea: A Turn to the Courts?

By Andrew Wolman
It seems as if the era of truth commissions may be winding down. What next for Korea’s transitional justice project? 

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