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Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing
By Sebastian Strangio
The NasDem party, which backed a competing presidential candidate, said it was ready to pledge its "full support" for the ex-general's administration.
Indonesian Imperialism Is Alive – And Brutal – in West Papua
By David Hutt
In the restive eastern province, Cold War realpolitik continues to reverberate.
Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A senior official confirmed that Joko Widodo lost his membership after refusing to endorse its presidential candidate in February's election.
Myanmar Military Reoccupies Myawaddy Base as Karen Rebels Withdraw
By Sebastian Strangio
The Karen National Union said that its forces were pulling back from the important border hub to avoid harm to the local population.
How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023
By James Guild
Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.
Asia-Pacific States Must Divorce Their Industry Friends for a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
By Arpita Bhagat
With just two meetings left to finalize the treaty text, the significance of the current Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting cannot be overstated.
With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles
By Mai Truong
The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of further political turbulence at the upper echelons of Vietnamese politics.
Vietnamese Authorities Arrest Assistant to National Assembly Chairman
By Sebastian Strangio
Coming amid rumors of further political shake-ups, the arrest casts a shadow over the political future of Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.
Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?
By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
Thousands of Refugees Flee Fighting in Southeastern Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The military junta and ethnic Karen rebels continue to fight for control of the town of Myawaddy on the border with Thailand.
What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.