Region
Southeast Asia
Surviving Saigon in 1945 and a Dog Named Mephisto
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with author Thierry de Roland Peel.
Duterte’s Sluggish Typhoon Rai Recovery Spending
By Michael Beltran
Frustration is growing two weeks after a devastating typhoon struck the Philippines, with government assistance slow to reach the affected areas.
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for ‘New Year’s Ceasefire’ in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
But given the asymmetry of forces on the ground, any ceasefire would likely play into the military junta's hands.
Cambodian Environmental Group Suspends Operations Amid Court Cases
By Luke Hunt
Prime Minister Hun Sen again orders the military to act against "color revolutions."
Following Outcry, Indonesia Allows Rohingya Refugee Boat to Land
By Sebastian Strangio
The authorities had initially planned to push back the boat, which was carrying around 120 people, into international waters.
The Philippines in 2021: Duterte’s Flip-Flops and Women Holding the Line
By Mong Palatino
The past year has reflected the tendencies and eccentricities that marked Rodrigo Duterte's first five years in power.
Uneven Refugee Protections Across Southeast Asia Put Migrants at Risk
By Estey Chen
Only three of the region's nations have signed the relevant U.N. conventions on refugees and asylum seekers.
India’s Foreign Secretary Visits Post-Coup Myanmar
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given the geopolitical and security interests, India cannot afford to ignore or isolate Myanmar.
Indonesia Seeking Southeast Asian Coordination on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of Indonesia's maritime security agency said that his counterparts from five other Southeast Asian nations have been invited to a meeting on the disputes in February.
Save the Children Confirms Two Staff Killed in Myanmar Massacre
By Sebastian Strangio
The terror attack in Kayah State portends a dry season military offensive against the anti-coup resistance.
The Philippines Readies Public Services for 100 Percent Foreign Ownership
By James Guild
The Philippines has long led its Southeast Asian neighbors in the privatization of public services.
Massacre of Civilians in Myanmar Fuels Outrage
By Tassanee Vejpongsa
The military reportedly shot and burnt over 30 civilians, including children, in Mo So village in eastern Myanmar.