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Bird Flu’s Young Victims

Bird Flu’s Young Victims

By Sribala Subramanian
Over the past decade, nearly four out of five H5N1 victims in Cambodia have been children.
Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report

Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
A deal would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the potent supersonic missile.

Thailand, EU Agree to Restart Free Trade Pact Negotiations

Thailand, EU Agree to Restart Free Trade Pact Negotiations

By Sebastian Strangio
Brussels called a halt negotiations in mid-2014, shortly after the Thai military seized power in a coup.

Myanmar, Bangladesh Readying Repatriation of More Than 1,000 Rohingya

Myanmar, Bangladesh Readying Repatriation of More Than 1,000 Rohingya

By Sebastian Strangio
Junta officials are visiting refugee camps in order to verify those who have been shortlisted for repatriation under a China-mediated pilot program.

Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling

Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.
Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization

Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization

By Vincenzo Caporale
In order to attract foreign investment in zero-carbon energy sources, the government will have to undertake serious structural reforms.

Alarming Pattern of Killings Continues in the Philippines

Alarming Pattern of Killings Continues in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
This year has seen a series of armed ambushes of local government officials. Meanwhile, the "war on drugs" continues.
China Warns Philippines Over US Access to Military Bases

China Warns Philippines Over US Access to Military Bases

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese embassy in Manila said that the expansion of EDCA "will seriously harm Philippine national interests and endanger regional peace and stability."

Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

By James Guild
Despite the government's expansive vision, purpose-built, concept-driven projects like Nusantara have a poor track record of success.

Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Hit With Seventh Graft Charge

Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Hit With Seventh Graft Charge

By Sebastian Strangio
The besieged leader has described the charges as a form of “organized political persecution” designed to hobble his party at state elections later this year.

ICC Asked to Expand Investigations After Further Massacres in Myanmar

ICC Asked to Expand Investigations After Further Massacres in Myanmar

By Luke Hunt
Victims were reportedly decapitated, amputated, and disemboweled in a grisly incident in Sagaing Region.
Mythbusting Vietnam’s Recent Leadership Change

Mythbusting Vietnam’s Recent Leadership Change

By Carl Thayer
Four major assumptions commonly made by analysts need to be challenged.

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

By Sebastian Strangio
Whether the $34 billion Nusantara project succeeds depends on whether the government can attract sufficient foreign investment.
The Analytical Obsession With ‘Factions’ in Vietnamese Politics

The Analytical Obsession With ‘Factions’ in Vietnamese Politics

By Khang Vu
There is little evidence that the country’s political landscape is divided into “pro-Chinese” and “pro-American” camps.

Myanmar’s NUG Rebel Government Needs Money

Myanmar’s NUG Rebel Government Needs Money

By David Hutt
Western financial aid to the opposition movement could help unify the anti-junta resistance, and even tip the balance in its favor.

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
The case is likely to raise the political temperature ahead of a string of important state elections later this year.

Setting Indonesia’s Navy on a Course Beyond 2024

Setting Indonesia’s Navy on a Course Beyond 2024

By Gilang Kembara
The Minimum Essential Force modernization program ends next year. Does TNI-AL have a plan for what to do next?
Inflation Continues Its Steady Upward Rise in Laos

Inflation Continues Its Steady Upward Rise in Laos

By Sebastian Strangio
Rising tourism arrivals could offer some economic relief, though the government faces a number of complex structural challenges.

UN Says It Needs $876 Million for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

UN Says It Needs $876 Million for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
The request comes after the World Food Program was forced to cut its food aid to the refugee camps in Bangladesh due to funding shortfalls.
As the Conflict Worsens, Myanmar’s Junta Arms the Populace

As the Conflict Worsens, Myanmar’s Junta Arms the Populace

By Lian Bawi Thang
The military administration's recent decision to permit civilian ownership of firearms will generate further political chaos and instability.

Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions

Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions

By Jim Gomez
Manila's coast guard has taken extra efforts to document and publicize assertive Chinese behavior in the South China Sea.

Thai Man Imprisoned For Selling ‘Yellow Duck’ Calendars

Thai Man Imprisoned For Selling ‘Yellow Duck’ Calendars

By Sebastian Strangio
The cartoon images of the duck, a symbol of the country's pro-democracy movement, were said to mock the Thai king.

Indonesia Announces Subsidies to Boost EV Uptake

Indonesia Announces Subsidies to Boost EV Uptake

By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo is hoping to transform Indonesia into a leading manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles.
The Link Between Gaming and Violent Extremism

The Link Between Gaming and Violent Extremism

By Rueben Dass
For years, militant groups have used video games as a means of linking supporters, spreading propaganda, and attracting youth to their cause.

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