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Southeast Asia
How the Arakan Army Has Capitalized on Myanmar’s Coup
By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
Over the past two years, the insurgent group has steadily extended and deepened its control over Rakhine State.
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.
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.
India Faces a Two-Front Challenge From Post-Coup Myanmar
By Niranjan Marjani
Myanmar’s deteriorating situation risks destabilizing India’s Northeast, while the junta’s embrace of China poses threats in the Indian Ocean.
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.
2022 Was a Good Year for Petronas
By James Guild
Malaysia's state-owned energy giant has benefited from the global spike in oil and gas prices, but its long-term future is less certain.
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.
The Children Fighting in Myanmar’s Civil War
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The NUG has issued a directive against engaging children in combat operations. Some groups that are not its affiliates continue to deploy children as fighters.
Time Is Running out for Indonesia to Turn the Tide on Myanmar
By David Hutt
If Indonesia ends up the steward of ASEAN’s failure over Myanmar, Laos – the next chair – will be the gravedigger.
Yasmin Church Dispute Reveals the Tensions in Indonesia’s Religious Policy
By Paul Marshall
One congregation’s struggle to build a new church is a microcosm of the conflicting currents of religious tolerance, religious harmony, and religious freedom in Indonesia.
Local Leaders Question Expanded US Military Presence in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Several legislators and local officials said they support the expansion of EDCA, but some of the president’s allies have raised questions about it.
Ex-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Makes Surprise Visit to Myanmar
By Grant Peck
Visiting on behalf of the peace-making group The Elders, Ban visited Myanmar and had meetings with junta leaders, including Min Aung Hlaing.