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Southeast Asia
On Ishiba Visit, Japan and Philippines Pledge Further Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
United by a shared unease about China's growing maritime assertiveness, Manila and Tokyo have pledged to build on the substantial advances of recent years.
Tunnels of Memory: Agent Orange and Vietnam’s Asymmetric Struggle for Justice
By Phan Xuan Dung
The Vietnam War, which came to an end 50 years ago this week, has been followed by a similarly lopsided war of historical memory.
It’s Time To Liven Up Compulsory Voting
By David Hutt
Australia and Singapore, two of the 20-odd nations with compulsory voting, are set to go to the polls this weekend.
Myanmar Refugees in Southeast Asia Struggle After US Aid Cuts
By Tim Yuen Lingk
The Trump administration's gutting of USAID and suspension of global refugee resettlement programs has exacerbated the livelihood concerns of refugees in the region.
Singapore Orders Facebook to Block Foreign Posts About Upcoming Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The posts, which were made by three foreign Facebook users, attempted to “urge Singaporeans to vote on racial and religious lines.”
Japan, Vietnam Pledge Closer Economic Cooperation As Trump Tariffs Loom
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru said that the two nations will work "to maintain a free and open international order based on the rule of law.”
Lee Jae-myung Elected as DP’s Presidential Candidate
By Mitch Shin
After setting a record for the share of votes received during the party’s primary elections, Lee aims to win the presidential election scheduled on June 3.
Philippines, China Tussle Over Uninhabited South China Sea Reef
By Sebastian Strangio
Sandy Cay lies just a few nautical miles from Thitu Island, the largest Philippine military outpost in the Spratly Islands.
Myanmar Military Attacks Continue Despite Earthquake Ceasefire, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Data analyzed by Reuters shows that the pace of air and artillery attacks has actually increased since the junta's April 2 ceasefire announcement.
The Opinion Poll and Democracy
By David Hutt
The purpose of an opinion poll should be to discern not just what the public thinks but also what it understands.
China Decides How Far the Resistance Can Go in Myanmar
By Kyaw Htet Aung
China has a growing ability to dictate outcomes on the ground in Myanmar. For resistance forces, the implications are profound.
How the Vietnam War Ended: The Vietnamese Communists’ Perspective
By Ang Cheng Guan
The events that unfolded 50 years ago remind us of the uncertainties of war and great power patronage.