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China and India Unite On Energy

China and India Unite On Energy

India & China are adversaries, right? New energy agreements bring them closer, writes Rosalind Reischer.

Backsliding in Burma and Malaysia?

Backsliding in Burma and Malaysia?

Troubling signs call into question recent reforms in Burma and Malaysia. Luke Hunt explains.

An Arab Spring for Southeast Asia?

An Arab Spring for Southeast Asia?

In Burma, Malaysia and Indonesia there are encouraging signs of citizens standing up for themselves.

Suu Kyi & the Contradictions of State

Suu Kyi & the Contradictions of State

As her recent tour of Europe makes clear, Aung San Suu Kyi remains popular. But two of Burma’s ethnic minority groups are wondering if her caution amounts to betrayal.

What Burma Says About Egypt

What Burma Says About Egypt

Fears over a democratic Egypt under the Muslim Brotherhood miss the point about a real democracy. For a more promising example of progress, eyes should be turned east.

Taiwan and the Mob

Taiwan and the Mob

Gangsters and politicians have a long and complicated relationship in Taiwan, Cain Nunns reports from Taipei. Indeed, sometimes they’ve been the same thing.

Burmese Reality Check

Burmese Reality Check

The state of emergency in Rakhine State is a reminder of how far Burma still needs to go with its reforms.

Burma’s Reforms Coming Undone?

It’s still very early days, but are some cracks starting to show in Burma’s fledgling reform process?

India Pushes Burma Angle

India Pushes Burma Angle

There are good strategic reasons for India’s decision to court Burma. Manmohan Singh’s trip is just the start.

Burma’s Media Finding its Voice

Burma’s Media Finding its Voice

Amid signs of reform, Burma’s media appears to be being allowed greater freedom. But there are still limits, says one journalist at the center of changes.

Thailand's Two Faces

Thailand's Two Faces

Aung San Suu Kyi’s trip to Thailand was good for its image. The case of Chiranuch Premchaiporn? Not so much.

Burma's Surprising Protests

Burma's Surprising Protests

The surprise about protests in Burma over power shortages is less they took place than there was no crackdown.

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