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Southeast Asia
Myanmar’s Opposition Shadow Government to Unveil $700m Budget
By Sebastian Strangio
Outright victory might be difficult, but anti-coup opposition has enough resources to make life difficult for Myanmar's military junta.
Myanmar’s Coup Has Put Women in Harm’s Way
By Maggi Quadrini
Seven months after the military’s seizure of power, women in Myanmar are facing a rise in threats to their livelihoods and health.
Indonesian Soldiers Killed During Papuan Separatist Raid
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack, which claimed the lives of four soldiers, was the deadliest to have taken place in the region this year.
Who Will Win the Battle for Myanmar’s UN Seat?
By Tom Fawthrop
The stakes are high: the U.N. decision will give either the junta or the NUG the imprimatur of international legitimacy.
Report Illustrates Snap-Freezing of Cambodia’s Online Space
By Sebastian Strangio
Since nearly losing an election in 2013, Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government has taken a range of steps to establish a firm grip on digital communications technologies.
The Curious Case of the New Chinese Ambassador to Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
The new envoy's appointment comes amid increased U.S. efforts to contain Chinese influence in mainland Southeast Asia.
Chinese Special Envoy Winds Up Unannounced Myanmar Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Sun Guoxiang's surreptitious visit marks China's full return to "business as usual" in Myanmar.
Months After Coup, Myanmar Accelerates Toward Surveillance State
By Estey Chen
Since the February coup, the country's military government has clamped down on communications technologies.
Business as Usual: Chinese Investments After the Myanmar Coup
By Debby S. W. Chan
Paradoxically, collaboration with the Myanmar military could mean more instability for Chinese investments in the long run.
Vietnam Lost Public Buy-in. Its COVID-19 Struggles Followed.
By Le Vinh Trien and Kris Hartley
Collaborative governance and facilitative leadership will help Vietnam win its battle against COVID-19.
Chinese High-Speed Rail Network Reaches Myanmar’s Border
By Sebastian Strangio
The opening of the Chengdu-Lincang line will further mainland Southeast Asia's historic reorientation toward the north.
An Italian Job in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
The EIA report finds Italian companies continue illicit teak trade with Myanmar