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Rohingya Conscripts’ Great Escapes From the Myanmar Military

Rohingya Conscripts’ Great Escapes From the Myanmar Military

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rohingya youth who were conscripted by the military to defend Buthidaung town against the advancing Arakan Army share their stories with The Diplomat.

The Time of Impunity for Myanmar’s War Criminals Must End

The Time of Impunity for Myanmar’s War Criminals Must End

By Chris Gunness
The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court demands an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s dictator Min Aung Hlaing.
Debating Victimhood: The Complexities of Forced Criminality in Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds

Debating Victimhood: The Complexities of Forced Criminality in Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds

By Jacob Sims
Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked and abused by the region's scam syndicates, but governments are often reluctant to recognize them as "victims."

Why Thailand Plans to Stretch the National Budget in 2025

Why Thailand Plans to Stretch the National Budget in 2025

By James Guild
Bangkok has embarked on a course of deficit spending, in the hope of reaping economic dividends over the remainder of the decade.

Indonesian President’s Coalition Set For Victory in Regional Elections

Indonesian President’s Coalition Set For Victory in Regional Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
Provisional results show Prabowo Subianto's Onward Indonesia Coalition dominating in key provinces, but the opposition is set to win in the capital Jakarta.

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ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Chief

ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Chief

By Sebastian Strangio
Min Aung Hlaing has been accused of crimes against humanity for the deportation and persecution of Rohingya civilians in 2017.

Philippine Vice President Denies Planning to Kill President Marcos

Philippine Vice President Denies Planning to Kill President Marcos

By Sebastian Strangio
Sara Duterte's references to the EDSA Revolution, which overthrew Marcos' father in 1986, have pushed their rivalry into a more ominous phase.
Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand

Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand

By Tita Sanglee
The force has plans to rename itself the Royal Thai Air and Space Force, a recognition of the growing significance of the space domain.

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Has a Chance to Remake the Military For a New Era

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Has a Chance to Remake the Military For a New Era

By Rahmad Budi Harto
Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin comes to office with a wealth of experience, but will face stiff challenges in implementing President Prabowo Subianto's vision.

Myanmar Resistance Group Says It Is Willing to Negotiate With Junta

Myanmar Resistance Group Says It Is Willing to Negotiate With Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army is one of several rebel groups that have inflicted serious defeats on the Myanmar military over the past year.

Malaysia and South Korea Pledge Deeper Cooperation on Defense, Trade

Malaysia and South Korea Pledge Deeper Cooperation on Defense, Trade

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim and Yoon Suk-yeol say their governments aim to finalize a free trade agreement by next year.
Laos Needs a Transparent and Thorough Investigation Into Methanol Deaths

Laos Needs a Transparent and Thorough Investigation Into Methanol Deaths

By David Hutt
The death of six foreigners in Vang Vieng threatens to undermine the government's desperate attempts to revive its tourism sector.

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