Region
Southeast Asia
Indonesian FM Says Myanmar Military to Blame for Country’s Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Retno Marsudi’s comments came ahead of an ASEAN summit at which the region's leaders will be under pressure to toughen their stance toward the military junta.
Will Malaysia’s First-Time Voters Become a Driving Force of GE15?
By Robin Vochelet
When Malaysians head to the polls on November 19, a record 5 million young people are expected to take part for the first time.
International Firms Aiding Myanmar Air Force’s Attacks on Civilians: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The rights group Amnesty International claims that aviation fuel supply chains connect foreign companies to the military's junta's airstrikes on civilian populations.
Old Wine in New Bottles: Political Parties and the Upcoming Election in Thailand
By Punchada Sirivunnabood
New electoral rules have incentivized politicians to create a raft of new parties as a way of joining the governing coalition.
The Sunak Government and UK Foreign Policy in Southeast Asia
By Laura Southgate
Given his crowded agenda of domestic and foreign policy challenges, will the new British leader have much attention left for the region?
Vietnam Calls on Fuel Trading Firms to Relieve Shortages
By Sebastian Strangio
Over recent weeks, shortages have forced petrol stations across the country to close or restrict sales.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Former NLD Lawmaker to 148 Years in Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Win Myint Hlaing, 52, is just one of hundreds of former members of the National League for Democracy government that are languishing in prison.
Thailand’s Monkish Politics in the Spotlight
By Tita Sanglee
As Thailand moves toward elections due next year, the opposition Move Forward Party has unveiled a policy to enfranchise the country's Buddhist monks.
Post-Pandemic Recovery and the Plight of ASEAN’s Migrant Workers
By Thong Sariputta
Migrant laborers were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region needs a long-term plan to support them.
In Post-Coup Myanmar: ‘Death Squads’ and Extrajudicial Killings
By Manny Maung
Pro-junta armed groups that have claimed responsibility for of extrajudicial killings have faced no consequences in Myanmar.
Cambodia to Send Deminers to Help Train Ukrainians
By Associated Press
In collaboration with Japan, Cambodia will dispatch experienced demining specialists to Ukraine.
Why Is Philippine President Marcos Not Appointing a Health Secretary?
By Mong Palatino
So far, the reasons that the new leader has offered have been vague and at times incoherent.