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Cambodia Primed for the Main Event

Cambodia Primed for the Main Event

Decades after the horrors of the Killing Fields, many Cambodians hope Case 002 can finally offer justice to the memory of those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

Did US Push China Over the Edge?

Did US Push China Over the Edge?

As tensions rise in the South China Sea, analysts are left wondering why China is suddenly pushing its territorial claims so firmly.

The Limits to US-Vietnam Ties

The Limits to US-Vietnam Ties

Relations have been transformed in recent years. But if they’re to get any better, Hanoi will have to start moving on human rights and democracy.

How China Can Avoid Next Conflict

How China Can Avoid Next Conflict

The latest spat between China and Vietnam looks dangerously close to escalating. China needs to take the lead in finding a solution.

Burma's 'Nowhere People'

Burma's 'Nowhere People'

Persecuted in their Burma homeland, many of the Rohingya people have fled across the border to Bangladesh. But even there, they can’t make a living.

Free Speech in Thailand

Free Speech in Thailand

Thailand‘s lèse-majesté laws are notorious. But do Thais care enough to get behind a push ahead of elections to amend the rules?

How the al-Qaeda Threat Lingers

How the al-Qaeda Threat Lingers

Osama bin Laden is dead. But will law enforcement officials around the world ever feel they can ease up in the fight against jihadists?

World’s Most Cutthroat Cell Market?

World’s Most Cutthroat Cell Market?

Despite an average income of $650, Cambodians enjoy arguably the most competitive mobile market in the world. Still, the eight operators’ numbers don’t add up.

ASEAN: Losing Its Way?

ASEAN: Losing Its Way?

Ambitious plans for an ASEAN Community look to be languishing. Regional nations playing politics with conflict aren’t helping.

Vietnam Treads China’s Path

Vietnam Treads China’s Path

While international attention has been focused on China’s crackdown on activists, Vietnam has also been tightening up on dissent.

ASEAN Stands Up to Burma?

ASEAN Stands Up to Burma?

Thein Sein has had a tough start to the presidency in Burma. But denying Burma the ASEAN chair would have to be only the start of increased pressure.

Burma Rethinks Censorship. A Bit.

Burma Rethinks Censorship. A Bit.

Under the guise of a new parliamentary system, Burma’s government is indicating that it may relax its draconian media censorship policy.

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