Region
Southeast Asia
Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’
By Gerard McDermott and Richard Humphries
The railway from Hat Yai to Sungai Golok offers numerous glimpses into a borderland marred by conflict and marked by contradiction.
Massacre in Myanmar’s Kalay Jail
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A quarrel between prison guards and inmates culminated in a massacre that killed nine inmates, an eyewitness told The Diplomat.
Philippine Vice President Resigns From Ruling Party Over ‘Political Toxicity’
By Sebastian Strangio
Sara Duterte's resignation from Lakas-CMD followed the demotion of her ally, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the House of Representatives.
Gulf States’ Growing Aid Diplomacy in Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
As the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia is receiving increased attention from the wealthy states of the Middle East.
Why Did Thailand’s Move Forward Party Win Big in Phuket?
By Tita Sanglee
The island, a traditional stronghold of conservative and military-aligned parties, has fallen to Pita Limjaroenrat's orange wave.
Key Thai Youth Activist Group Plans Senate Protest
By Sebastian Strangio
The United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration stated that the Move Forward Party's victory "must not be ruined" by the military-appointed Senate.
Arakan Rebel Government Takes Lead in Myanmar Cyclone Recovery
By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
The efforts of the United League of Arakan to aid the survivors of Cyclone Mocha will further entrench its influence and control in Rakhine State.
Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?
By Samir Puri
Since taking office in 2014, Indonesia's leader has eschewed the nostrums of Western neoliberalism. The country's trajectory will likely continue into a more challenging age.
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities
By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.
The Disappearance of Dil Mohammed: A Voice for the Rohingya Silenced
By Shafiur Rahman
On January 18, prominent advocate Dil Mohammed was abducted from a Rohingya camp in No Man’s Land. He has not been heard from since.
ASEAN Leaders Tackle Human Trafficking at Latest Summit
By Kuldeep Singh Chauhan
In recent years, the abuse of technology has increasingly facilitated this heinous crime, making it imperative for ASEAN nations to join forces and develop effective measures to combat it.
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Confident of Forming Government, Leader Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Eight parties have now agreed to join the MFP-led coalition, leader Pita Limjaroenrat said, while outreach to other parties is ongoing.