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Southeast Asia
The Human Cost of Myanmar’s Coup Continues to Mount
By Sebastian Strangio
A new survey from UNDP reveals the impact of the coup on everyday life in Myanmar, and the desperate steps people are taking to survive.
Indonesia: Farewell to Joe Cochrane
By Dan Boylan
Over three decades, the American journalist earned a reputation as a keen and impartial observer of the archipelago.
Former Duterte Aide Bows Out of Philippine Presidential Race
By Sebastian Strangio
Senator Bong Go’s decision to withdraw from the contest leaves Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential endorsement up for grabs.
Even Duterte Can’t Get Around the Thorn in China-Philippine Relations
By Bonnie Girard
The South China Sea continues to be a perennial flashpoint, despite Duterte's best efforts to keep relations on an even keel.
An Optimistic Outlook for ASEAN and China
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with a longtime Asian economic trend watcher.
Thai Telcos Dtac and True Are Planning a Merger
By James Guild
If approved, the merger between the two firms will create the country's largest telecommunications firm.
Cambodia Opposition Fractures as Bickering Breaks Into the Open
By Sebastian Strangio
Kem Sokha has accused his longtime partner Sam Rainsy of using his name and image for personal political gain.
Social Media Misinformation and the 2022 Philippine Elections
By Japhet Quitzon
Next year's presidential contest is set to produce a dramatic sequel to the “social media election" of 2016.
Top US Asia Diplomat Embarks on Swing Through Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
Daniel Kritenbrink trip will seek regional support for the U.S.-led "rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific."
Indonesia and the Papua Issue: Resolution Increasingly Unlikely
By Uday Bakhshi
With a more violent armed separatist organization being active, and Jakarta’s reticence to win hearts and minds, the avenues for reconciliation are decreasing.
Cambodian Prince and Politician Norodom Ranariddh Dies at 77
By Sopheng Cheang
Ranariddh took over leadership of Funcinpec, converted it into a royalist party and won elections in 1993. But he was overthrown in 1996 by Hun Sen.
Cambodia Bolts Into Its New Normal
By Luke Hunt
The road ahead is long and lonely for Cambodia, with Chinese largess checked by the pandemic and Western interests soured by pre-pandemic crackdowns.