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Southeast Asia
Son of Indonesian President Takes Helm of Youth-Oriented Political Party
By Sebastian Strangio
The ascent of the political neophyte Kaesang Pangarep reflects long-standing dynastic patterns in Indonesian politics.
Myanmar’s Military Junta Is Weaponizing Access to Life-Saving Vaccines
By Zaw Wai Soe
As with international aid shipments, basic inoculations are being distributed on the basis of political loyalty.
Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard described China's installation of the barrier at Scarborough Shoal as "a clear violation of international law.”
High-Tech Supply Chains and the US-Vietnam Upgrade
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alexander Vuving.
Philippines Protests China’s Installation of Submerged Barrier at Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The "floating barrier" is intended to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing Scarborough Shoal, a China-occupied feature in the South China Sea.
Environmentalists Under Attack in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
According to a new report by the watchdog Global Witness, the country remains the most dangerous place in Asia to be an environmental activist.
Does God Need To Be Defended By Law?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
An Indonesian influencer was this week sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy under the country's infamous Article 156a.
India, Singapore Kick off SIMBEX Military Exercise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The naval drill, now in its 30th edition, has grown more complex and robust as India and Singapore's shared concerns about China deepen.
Criminal Justice Campaigns in Vietnam: From Legal Mobilization to Dissenting Collectivism?
By Do Hai Ha
In recent years, campaigns to save prisoners on death row have become more audacious in criticizing the country's authoritarian party-state.
Cambodian Opposition Activist Imprisoned For Passing Fraudulent Checks
By Sebastian Strangio
The case, which the opposition Candlelight Party has denounced as politically motivated, is another early sign that the new Cambodian administration will be much like its predecessor.
Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life
By Sebastian Strangio
Pannika Wanich, a former MP for the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, is accused of "ethical breaches" over Facebook posts she made more than a decade ago.
What Is at Stake For the EU in the South China Sea?
By Rahul Mishra and Neevia Kurup
Both ASEAN and its European counterpart have strong incentives to strengthen their cooperation on maritime security issues amid increasing Sino-American frictions.