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Thailand Arrests Three Journalists Fleeing Junta Crackdown in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
How the Thai government handles them will give the world a clear signal of its priorities.
How Jokowi Solved Indonesia’s Toll Road Dilemma. Sort Of.
By James Guild
In breaking through old bottlenecks, Indonesia's president has blurred the lines between the state and private enterprise.
Amid Crackdown, Indonesia Arrests Papuan Independence Leader
By Sebastian Strangio
Victor Yeimo stands accused of organizing the wave of violent pro-independence protests that hit the region in August 2019.
With COVID-19 Rampant, Indonesia Braces for the Holidays
By Teguh Maulana
Outbreaks and vaccine problems loom as Indonesian Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr festivities.
COVID-19 Testing Scam Hits Indonesian Airport
By Harsh Mahaseth
Those involved have gained as much as $125,000 from washing and reusing nasal test swabs.
Myanmar Junta Labels Shadow Government ‘Terrorists’
By Sebastian Strangio
The designation never bodes well for the possibility of peaceful resolution to a crisis.
Myanmar Coup Forced Sharp Downturn in Business: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The first two months of the crisis wrought more damage to Myanmar's economy than a year of COVID-19.
Malaysian Cabotage Policy Agitates Old Wounds in the Country’s East
By Tharishini Krishnan
Malaysia's burdensome maritime regulations have put the question of autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak back on the agenda.
Thai Government Readies Legal Shackles for Civil Society
By Sebastian Strangio
If passed, the law will be used to target organizations deemed to threaten Thailand's entrenched political elite.
Duterte Orders Arrest of Quarantine Violators After Taking Unauthorized Vaccine
By Nick Aspinwall
The Philippines president received the unapproved Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Conflict Resolution in Papua and the Label of Terrorism
By Vidhyandika Djati Perkasa and Alif Satria
Labeling the West Papua National Army-Free Papua Organization a terrorist outfit complicates future conflict resolution efforts.
Can Myanmar’s New ‘People’s Defense Force’ Succeed?
By Sebastian Strangio
The force is intended as a prelude to the eventual establishment of a Federal Union Army to battle the military junta.