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Southeast Asia

The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
By Dadang I K Mujiono
The Sea People are not relics of the past, nor are they obstacles to development.

Malaysia Will Amend Law on Public Protests, Prime Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim also said that ongoing investigations against protest organizers would be dropped and that “no further action will be taken.”

Thai Army Repatriates Around 260 Scam Victims From Eastern Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has taken a number of recent measures to clamp down on the cyberfraud operations in the border region.

Indonesia Is on the Verge of Natural Gas Dilemma
By Rafi Adis Subarna
Having accorded natural gas an important place in its energy transition, Jakarta faces a growing imbalance between rising consumption and falling domestic production.

Scrapping the Free Movement Regime With Myanmar Has Created Challenges for India
By Maha Siddiqui
The India-Myanmar border is not only a frontier that New Delhi needs to secure, but is also a vital tool in India’s foreign policy.

As the World Celebrates Valentine’s Day, Has Indonesia Lost Its Loving Feeling?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite being embraced by the young, the country's religious authorities have long viewed it as a potentially corrupting influence.

The Financial Scandal at Indonesian Tech Unicorn eFishery, Explained
By James Guild
The agritech firm's troubles reflect some of the broader challenges facing Indonesia's nascent tech sector.

Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border
By Tom Fawthrop
A long-dreaded dam project on Laos’ side of the border is moving forward, despite opposition from locals.

Vietnam’s ‘Era of National Rise’ and the Risk of Imperial Overreach: Lessons from 1975
By Khang Vu
Despite its growing prosperity and ambition, the country still has to tread a careful line between larger regional and global powers.

Philippines Seeks to Fulfill Submarine ‘Dream’ as Part of Modernization Plan
By Sebastian Strangio
Manila has allocated nearly $2 billion for the acquisition of a submarine fleet to help defend its dispersed island geography.

Apple Considering iPhone Manufacturing Facilities in Indonesia: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The move could be part of the U.S. tech giant's strategy to lift a government-imposed sales ban on its latest model.

A Crime Scene Near a Bangkok Monastery
By Sribala Subramanian
A political killing in the royal district occurred during peak tourist season.
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