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Southeast Asia
The Pitfalls of International Justice in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Will threats of international criminal prosecutions against the junta's leaders make compromise more likely – or less?
Malaysia, Vietnam Set to Pen Agreement on Maritime Security
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement marks a step forward in attempts to settle distracting bilateral disputes between Southeast Asian nations in the South China Sea.
The Death of Journalism in Myanmar
By Robert Bociaga
A journalist reflects on his detention by security forces, one small part of a wider crackdown on the country's media.
US Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Back in South China Sea
By Abhijnan Rej
This is the second time this year the strike group has entered the contentious body of water.
ASEAN to Hold Emergency Summit on Myanmar, No Date Set
By Sebastian Strangio
But a negotiated solution to the political crisis is growing more difficult with every passing week.
How Independent Should Bank Indonesia (or any Central Bank) Be?
By James Guild
It is worth questioning the dictum that central banks should occupy their own autonomous policy space.
Vietnam Confirms Appointment of Security Official as Next Prime Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The selection of a career security official suggests a continuation of the Party's hard line on corruption and dissent.
Myanmar Junta Charges Celebrities With Promoting Protests
By Associated Press
Myanmar’s ruling junta published a list of actors, actresses, musicians, and social media influencers it accuses of threatening stability by sharing news.
Thailand Confirms Coronavirus Outbreak in Nightspots, Prison
By Associated Press
The possibility of a new upsurge in COVID-19 cases comes as the government is trying to finalize plans to gradually reopen the country to foreign tourists.
Heavy Rains Over Easter Weekend Flood Timor-Leste’s Capital
By Joshua Mcdonald
Skies cleared in time for the country’s first delivery of COVID-19 vaccine, but the lasting devastation may complicate distribution.
China’s Maritime Militia at Whitsun Reef: Trouble in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
China’s maritime militia is once again at the center of a crisis in the South China Sea. What now?
Should UN Intervention in Myanmar Be Off the Table?
By David Hutt
The situation in Myanmar is worsening and the international community, although with good intentions, is standing, slack-jawed, watching events pass it by.