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Myanmar’s Revolution and the Challenges Ahead

Myanmar’s Revolution and the Challenges Ahead

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with David Gum Awng of the National Unity Government.
Indonesia’s Commitment to the Pacific Needs to Go Beyond Rhetoric

Indonesia’s Commitment to the Pacific Needs to Go Beyond Rhetoric

By Hipolitus Wangge
Jakarta has gestured toward closer relations with the region, but its engagement lags behind many other major powers.

Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says

Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader returned to Thailand in a blaze of publicity last week after more than 15 years in self-exile.

Indonesia, US Open Military Drills Amid South China Sea Tension

Indonesia, US Open Military Drills Amid South China Sea Tension

By Sebastian Strangio
The 2023 Super Garuda Shield exercise will involve 24 nations as participants or observers, including several for the first time.

Indonesia Arrests 88 Chinese Nationals Over Online Romance Scams

Indonesia Arrests 88 Chinese Nationals Over Online Romance Scams

By Associated Press
Police believe the suspects are members of a telephone fraud and online love scam syndicate targeting mostly Chinese. 
Tan Kin Lian’s Conservative Views Divide Singapore’s Anti-PAP Forces

Tan Kin Lian’s Conservative Views Divide Singapore’s Anti-PAP Forces

By Robin Vochelet
Ahead of Friday’s presidential election, anti-establishment voters are struggling with what to make of the “independent” candidate’s campaign.

Why Thailand Should Mediate the Crisis in Myanmar

Why Thailand Should Mediate the Crisis in Myanmar

By Brian Wong and Tidarat Yingcharoen
The case for proactive, multilateral, pro-peace diplomacy.
Hundreds of Thousands Trafficked into Southeast Asian Scam Centers, UN Says

Hundreds of Thousands Trafficked into Southeast Asian Scam Centers, UN Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Digital scam operations are generating billions of U.S. dollars in revenue each year, the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a new report.

Rating the Progress of Myanmar’s Resistance Movement

Rating the Progress of Myanmar’s Resistance Movement

By Lian Bawi Thang
Revolutionary forces have seen notable successes in some areas, while struggling to gain traction in others.

Meta Rejects Recommendation to Suspend Former Cambodian PM From Facebook

Meta Rejects Recommendation to Suspend Former Cambodian PM From Facebook

By Sebastian Strangio
The case has been widely seen as a test for how the social media company deals with hate speech and incitement by prominent public figures.

US President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam on September 10

US President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam on September 10

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit is expected to see the two nations announced a major upgrade to their bilateral partnership.
Thailand’s New Prime Minister: The Parliamentary Vote and the Aftermath

Thailand’s New Prime Minister: The Parliamentary Vote and the Aftermath

By Tita Sanglee
Srettha Thavisin's confirmation as the country's PM was not a surprise, but the August 22 vote in Parliament offered some signs of where Thai politics might be heading.

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