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Southeast Asia
How the Russia-Ukraine War Has Slammed Indonesia’s Energy Security
By I Dewa Made Raditya Margenta and Filda C. Yusgiantoro
Russia's invasion has exposed the country's vulnerability to shocks in the global energy markets.
Myanmar Junta Revokes Citizenship of Opposition Figures, NUG Ministers
By Sebastian Strangio
Stripping dissenters of their citizenship is a tried and tested policy of Myanmar's military.
The Philippine Government’s Distrust of Fact-Checkers
By Mong Palatino
Fact-checkers are a vital bulwark against the wave of election-related misinformation. But such efforts are coming under attack.
ASEAN Envoy Confirms Mission to Myanmar Later This Month
By Sebastian Strangio
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will make his first official mission to the country as envoy on March 20-23.
Separatist Fighters Kill 8 Telecom Technicians in Papua Province
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack came on the same day that a group of U.N. experts called out Indonesia's "shocking abuses" in the eastern province.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: The Diplomatic Dilemma Facing Vietnam
By Hai Hong Nguyen
The country has historically enjoyed good relations with both Moscow and Kyiv.
UN Experts Call Out ‘Shocking Abuses’ in Indonesia’s Papua Region
By Sebastian Strangio
Human rights specialists noted a deterioration in the security situation since the assassination of a high-ranking Indonesian intelligence officer last April.
Myanmar Junta Pardons Prominent Entertainers Arrested for Anti-Coup Activities
By Sebastian Strangio
Most were arrested for incitement after taking part in protests in the weeks following last year's coup d'etat.
What Would Thailand’s Foreign Policy Look Like Under Pita Limjaroenrat’s Leadership?
By Tita Sanglee
The leader of the Move Forward Party has promised to move fundamental rights to the forefront of Thailand's foreign policy.
3 Killed in Philippine Army Attack on Militant Camp in Mindanao
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack was intended to root out 50 fighters belonging to the Dawlah Islamiya group, which was responsible for the 2017 siege of Marawi city.
Myanmar Junta Accused of ‘Hostage Taking’ During Sagaing Raids
By Sebastian Strangio
The northwestern region of Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the junta.
The Rise of Muslim Millenarianism in Malaysia
By Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani
Eschatological or “end-times” narratives have become increasingly popular among Malaysian Muslims.