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Southeast Asia
Turkey’s Gülen Crackdown Comes to Cambodia
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen
One of Cambodia’s top international school systems has quietly changed hands amid the Gülen controversy.
The Rohingyas' Plight: What Options Under International Law?
By Viren Mascarenhas, Brian Jacobi, Claire O’Connell, and Isabel San Martin
What role can the ICC and ICJ play in bringing justice for the Rohingyas' suffering?
Rohingyas in Limbo as Diplomacy Falters
By Duncan Bartlett
Diplomatic failure leaves the Rohingya refugees trapped, stateless, and vulnerable.
Malaysia’s Rare Earth Debate
By Austin Bodetti
Malaysia may forgo an opportunity to enter the lucrative market in favor of environmental protection.
ARIA: Congress Makes Its Mark on US Asia Policy
By Carl Thayer
ARIA is a significant step toward a more engaged U.S. posture in Asia.
Can the Land of a Million Elephants Survive the Belt and Road?
By Kearrin Sims and Chrisantha Pinto
Chinese-funded projects in Laos could hasten the eradication of the elephant population.
Hun Sen’s Monument to Himself
By Andrew Nachemson
The Cambodian prime minister inaugurated a monument celebrating his own achievements.
After the Tsunami in Indonesia's Sunda Strait
By Agoes Rudianto
Indonesia has again been devastated by a tsunami, this time without warning.
Rohingya Women Stitch Their Lives Back Together
By Tasnim Nazeer
Rohingya women are battling adversity through an inspiring sewing collective.
Sons of Revolution: Vietnam’s New Protest Movement
By Tom Fawthrop
Hanoi’s conservative leaders are increasingly haunted by Ho Chi Minh’s legacy.
Cambodia’s Opposition Begins to Crack
By Alex Willemyns
After 2018’s election, Cambodia’s once united opposition veers toward a split.
Can India Break Into Vietnam’s Defense Market?
By Saurav Jha
Despite increasing cooperation, India has not been able to seal major weapons sales to Vietnam.