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Southeast Asia
Singaporean Withdraws From Myanmar Military-Linked Tobacco Venture
By Sebastian Strangio
A week on, the military coup is exacting an increasingly steep economic cost.
Myanmar Generals’ Path to ‘Eternal Peace’
By Robert Bociaga
The peace process was already at a crossroads before the coup. With the Tatmadaw now in charge, what comes next?
India and Myanmar: Business as Usual Despite Power Grab
By Sudha Ramachandran
While New Delhi’s approach toward its Southeast Asian neighbor was once shaped by its commitment to democratic values, realpolitik now rules the roost.
Jokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The Myanmar coup once again highlights the need for ASEAN to act as a unified bloc on regional crises.
Protests, Anger Spreading Rapidly in the Wake of Myanmar Coup
By Sebastian Strangio
Protests against the military's seizure of power are becoming increasingly bold and widespread.
Nguyen Phu Trong: The Best Choice to Lead Vietnam’s Communist Party
By Phuong Pham
His reappointment for a third term will help Vietnam hold fast to its current political and economic trajectory.
The Coup in Myanmar: A Grim Future for Aid Groups?
By Shagun Gupta
The military takeover has cast a host of bilateral development projects into uncertainty.
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP in South China Sea
By Abhijnan Rej
USS John S. McCain had also transited through the Taiwan Strait on February 4.
China Gifts Myanmar’s Military a Rose by Any Other Name
By Luke Hunt
Xinhua’s announcement of a “cabinet reshuffle” exemplifies its dark arts in Myanmar.
Chinese Ship Intrusion, Myanmar Coup Lead to Infighting Among Philippine Officials
By Nick Aspinwall
On Twitter, Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. blamed the Myanmar coup on Western institutions and questioned the competence of Duterte’s spokesperson.
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
By Ankit Panda
How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?
Deconstructing Abu Sayyaf’s Resilience to Counter-Insurgency Operations
By Michael Van Ginkel
The insurgency has been remarkably resilient. How has it been able to survive the government's counter-insurgency operations?