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Southeast Asia
Foreign Governments, Experts Urge Peace After Myanmar Opposition Announces Mass Uprising
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Unity Government's declaration of a "people's defensive war" has raised a host of political and ethical questions.
Indonesian Fire Shines Grisly Light on Region’s Prison Overcrowding Problem
By Sebastian Strangio
Southeast Asia boasts three of the 10 nations with the world's most overburdened prison systems.
Duterte’s Party Picks Him as VP Candidate in Philippines
By Kiko Rosario and David Rising
Under Philippine law, the vice president is elected separately from the president.
Washington’s Challenge in Southeast Asia: The View From Vietnam
By Ngo Minh Tri
The challenge for Washington is that countries like Vietnam are reluctant to sacrifice their relations with either China or the United States.
Myanmar’s Armed Forces: The Ukraine Connection
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a local advocacy group, the European nation is "aiding and abetting the atrocity crimes of the Myanmar military."
What Explains Cambodia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Success?
By Sebastian Strangio
The country is outpacing most of its Southeast Asian neighbors – and many of the world's wealthiest nations.
Did Indonesia Dodge a Bullet With Its Renewable Energy Feed-in-Tariffs?
By James Guild
The state utility PLN might have unwittingly side-stepped a common pitfall of tariff feed-in schemes.
Myanmar Shadow Government Declares ‘National Uprising’ Against Military Rule
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Unity Government has declared an all-out struggle against the "military terrorists" that seized power in February.
Myanmar Junta Releases Infamous Ultranationalist Monk From Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Wirathu is one of several right-wing fringe agitators to have been released since February's coup.
Southeast Asia Nations Plan To ‘Live With Virus’ As Delta Surges
By Alifah Zainuddin
More developing countries in Southeast Asia are looking ahead to living with the virus. But can they afford to pay the price?
ASEAN’s Myanmar Envoy Negotiating With Junta Over First Country Mission
By Sebastian Strangio
Erywan Yusof is hoping to visit the country before the next ASEAN Summit in late October.
Thai Leader Survives No-Confidence Motion, but Political Liabilities Remain
By Sebastian Strangio
The result was expected, but the former Thai general continues to struggle with a steep legitimacy deficit.