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Thai Parliamentary No-Confidence Debate Targets Government’s COVID-19 Response
By Sebastian Strangio
While it is unlikely to unseat Prayut Chan-o-cha, the debate will allow the opposition to exact a political cost from the government for its handling of the pandemic.
Family Vows to Win Freedom of US Journalist Held in Myanmar
By Mike Householder
Danny Fenster is one of dozens of journalists who have been detained since the military's seizure of power in February.
US Breaks Ground on Massive Thai Embassy Annex
By Sebastian Strangio
The $625 million project, and a planned new embassy building in Hanoi, symbolizes Washington's increased attention to Southeast Asia.
Arakan Army Seeks to Build ‘Inclusive’ Administration in Rakhine State
By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
The armed group's decision to include Muslim Rohingya representatives in local administration marks a sharp break with a succession of central governments.
Why Manila and Jakarta Might Disagree About Water Privatization
By James Guild
The tale of two municipal water systems militates against one-size-fits-all solutions to the management of public services.
Report Reveals COVID-19’s Deep Impact on Cambodian Tourism Economy
By Sebastian Strangio
First the industry was devastated by the collapse of international visitors. Then the virus began its rapid spread.
The Risks Facing Malaysia’s ‘Second Chance’ Government
By Alifah Zainuddin
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s decision to give his predecessor’s cabinet a second chance might just work in his favor.
US Aims Start to Bali Bombing War Crimes Case at Guantanamo
By Ben Fox
The hearing is set to kick off a long legal wrangle over a case that involves evidence tainted by CIA torture.
Jakarta Schools Reopen as Indonesia’s COVID-19 Wave Eases
By Sebastian Strangio
But Southeast Asia's largest country is not quite out of the woods yet.
Bangkok ‘Car Mob’ Renews Call for Thai PM’s Resignation
By Sebastian Strangio
After weeks of socially distanced car protests, activists are gearing up for a new campaign of in-person demonstrations.
Will Corruption Bring Down the Philippines’ Duterte Government?
By Mong Palatino
Alleged corruption in the procurement of COVID-19 supplies implicates a former aide and close ally of the president.
The Fall of Afghanistan Echoes in Myanmar
By Naw Theresa
The opposing sides of Myanmar’s political crisis are projecting their own fantasies onto the fall of Kabul.