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Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s Coronavirus-Driven Censorship
By David Hutt
Across Southeast Asia, there's a worrying rush to sacrifice free speech in the name of nebulous benefits amid a crisis.
China’s Worrying Military Exercises Near Taiwan
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China’s moves in the region, despite the pandemic, are only likely to generate fear and inspire greater cooperation with Washington.
How a Myanmar Coast Guard Will Contribute to Coastal Stability
By Michael van Ginkel
Myanmar's nonstate actors are taking to the seas, increasing the need for a functional coast guard.
COVID-19 Threatens Myanmar’s Economy
By Shah Suraj Bharat
Myanmar looks to East Asian states to support an ailing economy amid the pandemic.
The South China Sea in 2020: What to Watch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An interview with Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS.
With Price High, Thais with Dwindling Incomes Sell Off Gold
By Associated Press
The economy is down, but gold prices are up.
Why Philippine Solidarity With Vietnam in South China Sea Fishing Row Matters
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Philippines expresses concern and solidarity with Vietnam over a fishing row with China in the South China Sea.
1MDB Scandal: US Returns $300 Million in Stolen Funds to Malaysia
By Associated Press
The money comes from assets forfeited last year by financier, Jho Low - a central figure in the 1MDB scandal - in a Los Angeles federal settlement.
New Offshore Patrol Vessel Commissioning Puts Philippines Coast Guard in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Earlier this week, Manila officially commissioned another key vessel into the PCG’s fleet.
Malaysian Politics Under the New Perikatan Nasional Government
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation on Malaysia’s trajectory after the sudden collapse of the Pakatan Harapan coalition and the rise of the new Perikatan Nasional government.
Thailand Confronts its Triple Disaster in 2020
By Erin Cook
The confluence of COVID, droughts, and raging forest fires have combined to produce a perfect storm of challenges for the government.
ASEAN Leaders Hold Virtual Summit Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Associated Press
Southeast Asian leaders linked up by video Tuesday to plot a strategy to overcome the coronavirus crisis that has gripped the region.