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Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur

Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim's staunchly anti-Israel position is unlikely to impact his government's relations with its closest Western partners.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
Complainants allege that last week's ruling, which paved the way for President Joko Widodo's 36-year-old son to run in next year's election, was politically motivated.

Should a Man Face Trial Alone at Guantanamo Bay While His 2 Co-Accused Return Home?

Should a Man Face Trial Alone at Guantanamo Bay While His 2 Co-Accused Return Home?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite their alleged involvement in terrorist attacks including the 2002 Bali bombings, Mohammed Farik Bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir Bin Lep could be heading back to Malaysia early next year.

Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The diplomatically sensitive submarine procurement has seen deadlocks for several years due to engine troubles.

US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions

US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions

By Sebastian Strangio
Washington has once again affirmed that it has a treaty obligation to defend the Philippines against any armed attack in the contested waterway.
Thai Protesters Demand an End to Gaza Bombing

Thai Protesters Demand an End to Gaza Bombing

By Prem Singh Gill
While the Thai public may be sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians, Bangkok has maintained a studiously neutral position on the Israel-Hamas war.

In Hun Manet’s Cambodia, It Is the Perception of Change That Matters

In Hun Manet’s Cambodia, It Is the Perception of Change That Matters

By David Hutt
The country's new prime minister is bound to the system created by his father. But for some foreign governments, it is enough that there is a new face at the top.
Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability

Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability

By Edbert Gani Suryahudaya
The country's democratic durability has been underpinned by pragmatic collaboration between elites. This has come at a cost.

China Cracks Down on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia But Leaves Networks Intact

China Cracks Down on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia But Leaves Networks Intact

By Huizhong Wu
Tens of thousands of people, mostly but not all Chinese, have become ensnared in cyber scam networks run by powerful Chinese criminal syndicates hand-in-hand with local elites in Southeast Asia.

Prabowo Maintains Narrow Lead in Indonesian Presidential Polls

Prabowo Maintains Narrow Lead in Indonesian Presidential Polls

By Sebastian Strangio
The February 14 is shaping up as a competition to see who can most successfully claim the legacy of President Joko Widodo.

Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Contested Shoal

Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Contested Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
While minor, the two collisions demonstrate the dangers inherent in Beijing’s campaign of escalation in the South China Sea.
Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition

Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition

By Virdika Rizky Utama
President Joko Widodo's son will run in next year's election as Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's vice presidential running-mate. What are the implications for Indonesian democracy?

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