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Southeast Asia
February 08, 2023
It’s Time to Re-evaluate the Myanmar Military’s Intelligence Capabilities
By Amara Thiha
Recently leaked documents suggest that intelligence operatives have successfully managed to infiltrate the anti-junta resistance.
February 08, 2023
Inflation in Laos Continues to Rise, Reaches 23-Year High
By Sebastian Strangio
While inflation is projected to fall in 2023, there is no quick fix to the country's economic troubles.
February 08, 2023
Where Are Southeast Asia’s Tech Companies Headed?
By James Guild
There is a wide gap between the performance of leading tech firms and the wider economies of the region.
February 08, 2023
Papuan Rebels Take New Zealand Pilot Hostage in Remote Area
By Sebastian Strangio
The West Papua National Liberation Army says it holds Western countries, including New Zealand, responsible for supporting the Indonesian military.
February 08, 2023
Court Says South Korea Responsible for Vietnam War Massacre
By Kim Tong-hyung
The ruling marks the first time a South Korean court has found the government responsible for mass killings of Vietnamese civilians during the war.
February 07, 2023
Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent years, Myanmar-based drug syndicates have driven a regional boom in the production of amphetamine-style stimulants.
February 07, 2023
Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present
By Rory James
What motivated President Joko Widodo's recent acknowledgement of gross past human rights abuses?
February 07, 2023
Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.
February 07, 2023
Focus on Human Trafficking Shifts From Cambodia to Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
Interpol proves its worth in cross-border rescue operation in the country's east.
February 07, 2023
What’s a Decent Outcome For Cambodia’s Opposition At the Upcoming Election?
By David Hutt
For a party living under the constant fear of crackdown or dissolution, it might be wise to downplay its chances at the July poll.
February 06, 2023
Flexible Enmeshment: The Philippines’ New Approach to China-US Competition
By Justin Baquisal
Marcos could be characterized as a middle ground between his predecessors – not as pro-U.S. than Aquino, but less pro-China than Duterte.
February 04, 2023
Singapore Strives to Protect Consumer Data
By Xue Zhang
Like many governments, Singapore has enacted data privacy laws. But can consumers solely rely on the government or businesses for protection?
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