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Southeast Asia
US Official Warns Cambodia Over China Ties, Human Rights
By Sebastian Strangio
Can Washington promote human rights and draw Cambodia out of Beijing’s orbit – at the same time?
Russia Focuses on Arms Sales to ‘Like-Minded’ Generals in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
ASEAN asks the United Nations to drop a proposed arms embargo on Myanmar.
ASEAN Head, Chair to Visit Myanmar This Week: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
A report by the Reuters news agency shines a light on the tensions within the Southeast Asian bloc.
Malaysia Enters ‘Total Lockdown’ as COVID-19 Surge Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin is facing increasing pressure from the opposition – and from within his own coalition.
Who Is Winning Southeast Asia’s Car Wars?
By James Guild
Thailand has made the early running, but Indonesia's automotive industry is growing steadily.
Thailand Reports Record Virus Cases; Delays Bangkok Easing
By Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul and Patrick Quinn
Around 82 percent of Thailand's confirmed COVID-19 infections have occurred since April.
Rohingya Refugees Protest Conditions on Remote Island
By Sebastian Strangio
The protest follows reports that refugees were offered Bangladeshi citizenship to undertake the move to Bhasan Char.
Amid Case Surge, Malaysia’s COVID-19 Infection Rate Surpasses India’s
By Luke Hunt
So far this month, the number of “brought in dead” has tripled over April's total.
Myanmar’s Neighborhood Relations After 100 days
By Amara Thiha
The junta's relationships with its three main neighbors could have an outsized say in the trajectory of Myanmar's crisis.
Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters
By Nick Aspinwall
The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.
Indonesia Imprisons Cleric for 8 Months Over COVID-19 Breaches
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past six months, the Indonesian government has intensified its crackdown on hardline Islamic groups.
Thailand Mulls Prisoner Releases as COVID-19 Outbreak Spreads
By Sebastian Strangio
Around 16 percent of those infected in the latest outbreak have been prison inmates.