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Southeast Asia

How Much Risk Can Vietnam Run in the South China Sea?

How Much Risk Can Vietnam Run in the South China Sea?

By Khang Vu
If China lowers the threshold of what Vietnamese activities it deems acceptable, Vietnam will find it more difficult to maintain the balance between deferring and defying China.

When Hollywood Comes to Cambodia, with Nick Ray

When Hollywood Comes to Cambodia, with Nick Ray

By Luke Hunt
From “Tomb Raider” to “Banged Up Abroad” and “37 Heavens.”
Smuggled Commodities From India and Bangladesh are Lifelines for Myanmar’s Arakan

Smuggled Commodities From India and Bangladesh are Lifelines for Myanmar’s Arakan

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
But they may not be enough to prevent an impending crisis in Arakan brought on by scarcity of essential commodities and soaring prices.

With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on 

With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on 

By James Guild
Amid both financial and geopolitical pressures, there has been a trend toward increased consolidation in Southeast Asia’s telecom industry.

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
Arnon Nampa has now been sentenced to more than 18 years imprisonment in six lese-majeste cases.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict

Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting in Bangkok marks the beginning of a more conciliatory regional approach toward Myanmar's military administration.

Why Indonesia Needs To Reform Its Oil and Gas Exploration Landscape

Why Indonesia Needs To Reform Its Oil and Gas Exploration Landscape

By Larry Luckey
If the country is to achieve its ambitious 2030 energy goals, it needs to remove the obstacles in the way of foreign exploration activities.
Who’s Afraid of a ‘Cambodia Spring’?

Who’s Afraid of a ‘Cambodia Spring’?

By David Hutt
Despite the unexpected collapse of authoritarian edifices in Syria and Bangladesh, there is no guarantee of Cambodia following suit.

Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte

Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte

By Mong Palatino
The former president's "war on drugs" was marked by "abuse of power and institutional impunity," lawmakers say.

US Repatriates 2 Malaysian Nationals From Guantanamo Bay

US Repatriates 2 Malaysian Nationals From Guantanamo Bay

By Sebastian Strangio
Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep have pleaded guilty to involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings.

Beyond Firepower: Rethinking Indonesia’s Surface Vessel Acquisition Priorities

Beyond Firepower: Rethinking Indonesia’s Surface Vessel Acquisition Priorities

By Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah
In modernizing the Indonesian Navy's surface fleet, Jakarta should anticipate changes to the nature of conflict.
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

By Shayna Bauchner
An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.

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