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Vietnam Appoints Military Officer as Propaganda Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
Nguyen Trong Nghia previously oversaw the creation of a 10,000-strong army cyber unit to combat anti-government sentiment online.
Myanmar Protests Continue to Grow Despite Junta Threats
By Sebastian Strangio
After three weeks, tensions between the military and the anti-coup protest movement are beginning to rise.
Is China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy Working in Southeast Asia?
By Dingding Chen
A recent poll suggests a mixed picture for China.
Woman Shot During Protest Against Myanmar Coup Dies
By Associated Press
Shot last week by police during a demonstration in Naypyitaw, Mya Thwet Thwet Khine died Friday.
Malaysian Court Finds News Portal Guilty Over Readers’ Comments
By Associated Press
The publication's editor-in-chief said that the ruling would have "a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Malaysia."
Rights Groups Attack Malaysia’s ‘Abhorrent’ Deportation Plan
By Sebastian Strangio
Shortly after its coup d'etat, Myanmar's military junta offered to help Malaysian authorities deport some 1,200 people.
An End in Sight for the Philippines’ Maoist Insurgency?
By Jack Broome
The Philippine military claims that a breakthrough is around the corner, but a continuation of the conflict is convenient for many.
Cambodia’s Surviving Opposition Politicians Regroup Ahead of Elections
By Luke Hunt
Former Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is back in the political arena, but his chance of success is small.
Indonesia Leading ASEAN Push on Myanmar Coup
By Sebastian Strangio
Given its own history of transition from military rule, Indonesia is probably the nation best placed to lead the bloc's diplomacy on Myanmar.
Malaysia Ex-PM’s Wife Ordered to Make Defense in Graft Trial
By Associated Press
The trial has shed additional light on the important role that the Malaysian First Lady played during her husband's time in office.
Cambodia’s Ball-and-Chain of Corruption and Inequality
By David Hutt
COVID-19 offered the Cambodian government an opportunity to curb the worst excesses of corruption. Instead, things went in the other direction.
Extending its Crackdown, Cambodia Unveils Internet Gateway
By Sebastian Strangio
The proposed National Internet Gateway would give the CPP government a new tool for quashing critical online commentary.