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Southeast Asia
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.
Singaporean Withdraws From Myanmar Military-Linked Tobacco Venture
By Sebastian Strangio
A week on, the military coup is exacting an increasingly steep economic cost.
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.
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.