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Southeast Asia

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The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment

The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment

By Serhat Ünaldi
The "old middle class" in Southeast Asia is turning against democracy in a bid to protect its interests.
Obama’s Myanmar Objectives

Obama’s Myanmar Objectives

By Steve Hirsch
The U.S. president will visit Myanmar next week. Here’s what to expect.

Cambodia’s Environment: Good News in Areng Valley?

Cambodia’s Environment: Good News in Areng Valley?

By Pichamon Yeophantong
Can Cambodia’s nascent environmental movement save the pristine Areng Valley from a Chinese dam?

The Rise of Public Opinion in Cambodia’s Politics

The Rise of Public Opinion in Cambodia’s Politics

By Phoak Kung
The ruling elite can no longer simply ignore the opinions of the Cambodian public.

The Plight of Cambodia’s Khmer Krom Community

The Plight of Cambodia’s Khmer Krom Community

By Clothilde Le Coz
Ethnic Khmer from South Vietnam are seeking an apology and recognition, to little avail.

Vietnam’s Tale of Two Cities

By Elisabeth Rosen
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi embody a larger struggle in Vietnam between traditional culture and modernity.

The South China Sea and Joint Defense Procurement

The South China Sea and Joint Defense Procurement

By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can ASEAN members join forces on defense procurement? It’s more complex than it seems.
Burmese Migrant Workers in Thailand

Burmese Migrant Workers in Thailand

By Rohan Radheya
Life can be very hard for the Burmese who come to Thailand in search of work.

Southeast Asia's Emerging Amphibious Forces

Southeast Asia's Emerging Amphibious Forces

By Koh Swee Lean Collin
ASEAN navies are rapidly acquiring amphibious capabilities. Their intentions, however, remain unclear.

Myanmar’s Rohingya Apartheid

Myanmar’s Rohingya Apartheid

By Emanuel Stoakes
A new government strategy looks like a blueprint for additional ethnic cleansing.

Laos: From Guns to Headlamps

By James Elton-Pym
A look at efforts to rescue the wildlife of Laos from the brink of extinction.
Thailand: Murder in the Land of Smiles

Thailand: Murder in the Land of Smiles

By Tom Vater
The country’s tourism sector is taking a hit following a high-profile murder case and a bungled police response.

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