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Southeast Asia
Following Coup, US Targets Myanmar Military With Sanctions
By Sebastian Strangio
The sanctions seem designed to limit the impact on the public – but Myanmar's coup leaders are unlikely to yield.
Biden Administration Seeks to Stabilize US-Philippines Alliance
By Sebastian Strangio
The Biden administration is keen on shoring up its alliance with Philippines, but President Rodrigo Duterte remains the joker in the pack.
Indonesia’s Military Gets New Reserve Component
By Luke Lischin
The creation of a new reserve component, KOMCAD, will have significant repercussions for political violence in Indonesia.
As Myanmar Protests Build, Crackdown Takes a Violent Turn
By Sebastian Strangio
The shootings raise the specter of a more concerted crackdown by a military that is no stranger to the use of deadly force.
Advancing Indonesia-Malaysia Relations Amid COVID-19
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Much of the quick visit of the Malaysian prime minister to Indonesia signaled continuity in relations rather than any major boost.
Myanmar’s Generals Reshape Regional Political Dynamics
By Luke Hunt
Min Aung Hlaing's seizure of power in Myanmar has shaken up the region's diplomatic balance.
Under Cover of Myanmar’s Coup, Neighboring Countries Continue Crackdowns
By Sebastian Strangio
Once again, Myanmar is the pariah state that relativizes the rest of the region’s abuses.
Protests Against Military Coup Sweep Myanmar’s Yangon
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Portraits of a pensive nation.
Police in Myanmar Crack Down on Crowds Defying Protest Ban
By Associated Press
So far, Myanmar's military government has demonstrated restraint, relatively speaking, in the face of growing protests.
Indonesia Has Plans to Expand Its Money Market. Is That a Good Idea?
By James Guild
Money markets could bring great benefits to the country's economy, alongside an injection of systemic risk.
What Myanmar’s Coup Reveals About the Country’s Contested Civil-Military Dynamics
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The coup exposed the fragility of the civil-military dynamics that have characterized the reforms of the past decade.
The Thai Playbook for Myanmar’s Coup Leaders
By Zachary Abuza
Myanmar's generals could look to their eastern neighbor for tips on how to preserve their hold on power.