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Are ‘Water Wars’ Coming to Asia?

Are ‘Water Wars’ Coming to Asia?

By Genevieve Donnellon-May
Climate change-induced water loss in the Tibetan Plateau further challenges water security from Central to Southeast Asia.
Improving Access to Care for Khmer Rouge Genocide Survivors

Improving Access to Care for Khmer Rouge Genocide Survivors

By Youk Chhang
A majority of Khmer Rouge survivors surveyed cited financial circumstances as a reason for not seeking treatment for mental or physical health conditions, disabilities, or ailments. 

Myanmar Junta Sentences Journalist to 3 Years Prison

Myanmar Junta Sentences Journalist to 3 Years Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
Htet Htet Khine presented a popular Burmese-language television program produced by BBC Media Action.

Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

By David Hutt
There are numerous signs that the long-planned transition of power from the prime minister to his son may happen sooner rather than later.

Cambodia Opens Third Mass Trial of Opposition Activists

Cambodia Opens Third Mass Trial of Opposition Activists

By Sebastian Strangio
The 37 defendants are accused of "incitement to treason" over an opposition politician's failed attempt to return to Cambodia from exile in early 2021.
Myanmar Junta Chief Airs Postponement of Sham Election

Myanmar Junta Chief Airs Postponement of Sham Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The military government is pinning its political hopes on a state-managed election next year, but it is unclear if it can be held in the current political conditions.

Greening Pains: Can Petronas Make the Leap to Renewables?

Greening Pains: Can Petronas Make the Leap to Renewables?

By Gulzhan Musaeva
With a government to provide for and its own pecuniary interests, the Malaysian state oil and gas giant is unlikely to change dramatically.
Thai Constitutional Court to Rule on PM’s Tenure on Sept. 30

Thai Constitutional Court to Rule on PM’s Tenure on Sept. 30

By Sebastian Strangio
Whatever its decision, the outcome will do little to undermine the control of Thailand's royal-military establishment.

Philippine President Marcos Promises to Dial Back Deadly Drug War

Philippine President Marcos Promises to Dial Back Deadly Drug War

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader promised to emphasize education and rehabilitation, but repeated that he would not cooperate with an ICC probe into extrajudicial killings.

The World Must Respond to Myanmar’s Civil War Rather Than Its Coup

The World Must Respond to Myanmar’s Civil War Rather Than Its Coup

By David Hutt
In the midst of a nationwide struggle, many foreign governments are still acting as if the country can return to its previous "democratic" path.

Thai Political Activist Jailed for Mocking, Impersonating Queen

Thai Political Activist Jailed for Mocking, Impersonating Queen

By Sebastian Strangio
Jatuporn Saeoueng was convicted of insulting Queen Suthida by impersonating her at a demonstration in October 2020.
ASEAN Urged to Intervene Over Human Trafficking

ASEAN Urged to Intervene Over Human Trafficking

By Luke Hunt
Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar have been cited as key trafficking destinations by victims' groups.

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