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Indonesia’s Sovereign Request Fund

Indonesia’s Sovereign Request Fund

By James Guild
Indonesia's ambitious plans for a sovereign wealth fund have raised more questions than they have answered.
Senior US Official Seeks to Shore up Vital Southeast Asian Partnerships

Senior US Official Seeks to Shore up Vital Southeast Asian Partnerships

By Sebastian Strangio
Robert O'Brien's visit was intended to send a message of diplomatic continuity during the fraught transition from Trump to Biden.

Duncan McCargo on Thailand’s New Political Force

Duncan McCargo on Thailand’s New Political Force

By Sebastian Strangio
"It’s not a matter of whether or not the existing power structures start to give way: it’s just a question of when."

Malaysia in China’s Belt and Road

Malaysia in China’s Belt and Road

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Chow Bing Ngeow.

Philippines Close to Indo-Russian Cruise Missile Purchase: Reports

Philippines Close to Indo-Russian Cruise Missile Purchase: Reports

By Sebastian Strangio
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile would give Manila a potent deterrent to Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Malaysia Group Teaches Refugee Women how to Read and Write

Malaysia Group Teaches Refugee Women how to Read and Write

By Associated Press
A new school in Kuala Lumpur is giving refugee women from Myanmar and Indonesia a chance at a better life.

What the Philippines Can Learn from Myanmar’s Election

What the Philippines Can Learn from Myanmar’s Election

By Mong Palatino
Lesson #1: Stinging international rebukes over human rights abuses do not necessarily translate into fewer votes.
Could Vietnam Really Shut Down Facebook?

Could Vietnam Really Shut Down Facebook?

By Sebastian Strangio
Reports of recent threats notwithstanding, such a move would invite massive blowback from the public.

In Southeast Asia, Press Freedom Takes a Turn for the Orwellian

In Southeast Asia, Press Freedom Takes a Turn for the Orwellian

By David Hutt
Increasingly, journalists are being prosecuted not for publishing falsehoods – but for the potential consequences of their reporting.

Myanmar Must Do More to Protect Children from Sexual Violence

Myanmar Must Do More to Protect Children from Sexual Violence

By Nai Aue Mon and Maggi Quadrini
The country has taken steps to improve its legal framework, but gaps remain – and implementation remains sorely lacking.

Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency

Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency

By Ankit Panda
Will a Biden administration renew attention on Southeast Asia?
Responding to Central Vietnam’s Floods and Landslides

Responding to Central Vietnam’s Floods and Landslides

By Hugh Bohane
Local NGOs bring aid to flood and landslide-affected communities in Central Vietnam.

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