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Southeast Asia
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Blasts Online Virus Misinformation
By Associated Press
The country's leader urged people to remain calm about the new virus from China while threatening to kick out those seen wearing a face mask.
EU-Vietnam Economic Ties: Toward Win-Win?
By Thoi Nguyen
While the actual impacts remain to be seen, the conclusion of economic pacts offer gains for both sides.
How Constitutional Reform in Myanmar Matters for the Country’s Democracy
By Andrew Nachemson
While the process may not result in much substantive change, it nonetheless has tangible effects on ties between the NLD, the military, and ethnic parties.
The Growing Islamism in Malaysia
By Vishal Arora
An interview with Eugene Yapp on Islamism and extremism in Malaysia.
5G and Risk Mitigation: Asia’s Huawei Conundrum
By Ankit Panda
Can U.S. efforts to keep Huawei at bay succeed?
The Truth About Hun Sen and the Media in Cambodia
By David Hutt
Hun Sen’s recent comments belie the true relationship that he wishes to cultivate with the media.
Defense Ministers Meeting Puts the Focus on Indonesia-Malaysia Security Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by both countries to manage the defense aspect of their relationship.
Bangladesh Announces New Myanmar Curriculum Program for Rohingya Refugee Children
By Associated Press
Under a new partnership program with the United Nations, the children will receive a formal education using a Myanmar curriculum from grade 6 to 9.
South China Sea: US Littoral Combat Ship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP marked the first known operation in the area so far in 2020.
After the ICJ Ruling, What Will the US Do for the Rohingya?
By Adam Kiedrowski
The recent ruling against Myanmar should spark a stronger response from the United States.
What’s Next for Vietnam’s Maritime Militia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnam’s development of so-called maritime militias continues to surface in the headlines within its wider range of capabilities.
First Australia Defense Secretary Brunei Visit Puts Bilateral Security Ties in Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to foster collaboration in their defense ties.