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Southeast Asia
Opposition Leaders Testing Cambodia’s Chilly Political Waters
By Luke Hunt
The maneuvering of Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy once again spells trouble for their supporters inside Cambodia.
Sino-Thai Railway Inches Toward Resumption
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai government has announced a fresh tranche of funding for the high-speed rail line, which has long been plagued by delays.
As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame?
By David Hutt
For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?
Myanmar Desertions Offer an Opening for Rohingya Justice
By Shannon Maree Torrens
The recent confessions of the two Myanmar army defectors bring justice one step closer to fruition.
Philippine President Targets Facebook for Taking Down Fake Accounts
By Sebastian Strangio
After cannily manipulating Facebook in his campaign for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte is intimating that he might shut the social network down.
How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea
By Mark Payumo
Manila can exact land-based ownership of the maritime domain with a smarter strategy.
Indonesia’s State-Owned Power Company is Hemorrhaging Cash – And That’s OK
By James Guild
Rather than a ruthlessly efficient corporate entity, the Indonesian utility is best seen as a vital public service provider.
Southeast Asian Economies Face Generational Downturn from COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
A new World Bank report predicts sharp economic contractions that could produce a wave of "new COVID poor."
What Lies Behind Thailand’s Hashtag Republicanism?
By Sebastian Strangio
The trending call for a republic hinted at the depth of discontent running beneath the current protest movement.
Ben Bland on the Contradictions of Indonesia’s President Jokowi
By Sebastian Strangio
A new book examines how the incongruities of Indonesia's seventh president reflect those of his nation as a whole.
The Code of Conduct for the South China Sea: A Long and Bumpy Road
By Viet Hoang
For all their recent promises, China and ASEAN claimant states will struggle to bridge fundamentally divergent interests in the South China Sea.
COVID-19 Spirals Ahead of Myanmar Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The increasing spread of the virus is amplifying doubts about the viability and legitimacy of the upcoming election.