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Southeast Asia
Last Week Singapore Released Its 2021 Budget. What’s in It?
By James Guild
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the city-state is characteristically looking to the private sector to get the economy moving again.
The Myanmar Public Fights Not to End Up Like Thailand
By Oren Samet
Myanmar’s army chief wanted a Thai-style coup. What he got was an uprising.
Details Emerge of Indonesia’s ASEAN Push on Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The mooted plan would involve holding the junta to its plan of holding free and inclusive elections in a year's time.
Restoring Ties by Restoring Monuments: Indian Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Conservation of sacred sites is an important aspect of India’s diplomacy toward Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.
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.
Myanmar and Biden’s Broken-Down Car Dilemma
By Andrew Samet
The Myanmar coup has posed an early test to the new administration's promise to work with allies to forge an anti-authoritarian front.
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.
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.