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Southeast Asia
US Commerce Department Gets Green Light for Southeast Asian Solar Tariffs
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. solar industry has been "materially injured" by a flood of cheap panels and components from four Southeast Asian nations, a key trade body has ruled.
Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington
By Sebastian Strangio
Like many Asian governments, Bangkok has announced a number of trade concessions while taking steps to reduce its overall reliance on the American market.
How the Philippines’ Domestic Drama Impacts China-US Competition
By Lucas Myers
The Duterte-Marcos rivalry is a case study in how foreign policy is becoming politically polarized in non-aligned states.
Will a China-US Tug of War Ensue Over Rakhine State?
By Fahd Bin Zahed
Growing U.S. interest in Myanmar’s Rakhine State could prompt China to ramp up its backing for the military junta in Naypyidaw.
China, France, and the Political Economy of Defense Modernization in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Southeast Asian nations have tended to lean toward European partners in their quest for military modernization. Could China present an affordable alternative?
How China Has Responded to Southeast Asia’s ‘Scamdemic’
By Sebastian Strangio
Selina Ho discusses the Chinese government's efforts to combat criminal operations that are harming its image and reputation in the Mekong region.
Online Outrage Is (Mostly) Not a Crime, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Rules
By David Hutt
Two recent rulings have established important safeguards for online speech, but there is a sting in the tail.
Indian Security Forces Massacre Burmese Resistance Functionaries
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The torture and killing of 10 rebels at Chandel near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur has sent shockwaves through Myanmar’s resistance groups.
Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips
By Sribala Subramanian
The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration's tariffs.
Thai Police Arrest Construction Tycoon, 14 Others, Over Building Collapse
By Sebastian Strangio
Premchai Karnasuta, the head of one of the country's largest construction firms, is among those facing prison time over the tragic incident in late March.
Cambodian Police Arrest Journalist Who Reported on Illegal Logging
By Sebastian Strangio
Ouk Mao, 49, faces a raft of criminal charges connected to his reporting on land grabs by well-connected companies in protected areas.
Vietnam, Thailand Announce Major Diplomatic Upgrade Amid US Tariff Threat
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations have pledged to expand bilateral trade and investment as a hedge against their common reliance on the American market.
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