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Southeast Asia
Myanmar Election Body Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Electoral Fraud
By Grant Peck
It could potentially result in the NLD being dissolved and unable to participate in a new election the military has promised in two years.
Cambodia’s History, Viewed Through Sihanoukville
By Youk Chhang
Youk Chhang recalls visits to the seaside town during several key points in Cambodia’s history.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Will Run for Senate After All
By Jim Gomez
The announcement marks the end of a turbulent period of speculation on the term-limited Duterte’s next political move.
Across Southeast Asia, Countries Reopen Borders In Time For Holidays
By Alifah Zainuddin
Southeast Asian countries are taking a cautious approach to restart tourism.
US Journalist Jailed in Myanmar for Nearly 6 Months Freed
By Grant Peck and David Rising
Danny Fenster, an American journalist sentenced to 11 years last week, was freed on Monday.
Myanmar Political Standoff Leaves Economy in Tatters
By Elaine Kurtenbach
With foreign trade falling by 22 percent, dollars are scarce and valuable versus the kyat.
Will Cambodia Commit to Protecting Its Forests?
By Nith Kosal
Over the past two decades, Cambodia has lost 28 percent of its tree cover. Inaction will mean further losses.
Myanmar Court Sentences US Journalist to 11 Years in Jail
By Grant Peck
Danny Fenster, the managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, could face up to life in prison when additional charges are factored in.
Did COVID-19 Strengthen Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia?
By David Hutt
There doesn’t appear to be any clear correlation between how a government handled the pandemic and the waning of political freedom.
Cambodia Dismisses US Sanctions as ‘Politically Motivated’
By David Rising and Sopheng Cheang
While U.S. relations with Phnom Penh have long been frosty, new tensions relate to China's construction of facilities at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base.
What Was Thailand Doing at the COP26 Summit?
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand didn’t make bold climate commitments or sign key agreements reached at the conference. So why was Prayut in Glasgow?
Thai Court Says Calls for Royal Reform May be Seditious
By Grant Peck
The demand for reform of the monarchy is the most radical and controversial as the royal institution has rarely faced public scrutiny.