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Southeast Asia
US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker
By Sebastian Strangio
Aung Moe Myint and his Dynasty International company are accused of procuring Russian-made arms from Belarus for the military.
Ice and Instability: Illicit Financial Flows Along Thailand’s Borders
By Nickii Wantakan Arcado
The country’s law enforcement operations have done little to shrink the narcotics trade amid a pandemic-related supply glut and instability in Myanmar.
Former Cop Attacks Thai Daycare Center, Kills at Least 36
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and David Rising
Police said that the shooter, a former sergeant, had recently been fired for possession of methamphetamine.
Myanmar’s Junta Chief Not Invited to ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Confirms
By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains unclear whether the Southeast Asian bloc will take a fresh approach to Myanmar's metastasizing crisis.
Marcos Says Philippines Eyeing Purchases of Russian Oil, Fertilizer
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader's comments hint at the balance that he will attempt to strike in his country's foreign relations.
Thailand’s APEC Misfortunes Continue
By Tita Sanglee
As it stands, neither U.S. President Joe Biden nor Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend next month's APEC Summit in Bangkok.
Malaysia Confirms Budget Announcement Amid Election Speculation
By Sebastian Strangio
Rumors continue to circulate that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is preparing to call a snap general election.
Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead
By Sebastian Strangio
The killing of Percival Mabasa underscored the country's status as one of the world's most perilous for journalists.
Cornerstone No More? The Changing Role of ASEAN in Indonesian Foreign Policy
By Mabda Haerunnisa Fajrilla Sidiq
Rumors of the eclipse of the Southeast Asian bloc in the country's foreign policy thinking have been greatly exaggerated.
Report Claims 700 Malaysians Held for Ransom in Lao SEZ
By Sebastian Strangio
The report is just the latest case of alleged human trafficking to have emerged in the Mekong region over the past year.
The Meteoric Rise of Indonesia’s Bayan Resources
By James Guild
The firm's share value has defied the broader downward trend in the Indonesian stock market since late 2021.
Will the Mekong River Really Become the Next South China Sea?
By Sebastian Strangio
Amid competition between China and the U.S., the question of the river's fate has been imbued with a strategic undercurrent.