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Hamas
Thai Workers Return Home From Gaza After 15 Months in Captivity
By Sebastian Strangio
Of the 31 Thai agricultural workers captured by Hamas in October 2023, just one remains in captivity.
Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange
By Sebastian Strangio
Thirty-one Thai agricultural workers were abducted by Hamas fighters on October 7, 2023.
Meta Apologizes to Malaysia for Deletion of PM’s Posts on Hamas Assassination
By Sebastian Strangio
Kuala Lumpur has accused tech giants of censoring pro-Palestinian opinion since the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7.
With New Envoys Australia Seeks to Bolster Wavering Social Cohesion
By Grant Wyeth
A trio of new special envoys, to combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and promote social cohesion, underscore Canberra’s concerns.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Meets Hamas Delegation in Qatar
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting came just days after a U.S. Treasury delegation visited Malaysia to express its concerns that the Palestinian group was raising funds in the country.
How Are Central Asian Jihadi Groups Exploiting the Israel-Hamas War?
By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian Islamists lack the capability to translate rhetoric into operational attacks, but they are capitalizing on the resumption of conflict in the Middle East to enhance recruitment and financing efforts.
Hamas Will Release Thai Hostages When Ceasefire Declared, Officials Say
By Sebastian Strangio
A team of Muslim Thai officials have been in contact with the Palestinian militant Hamas since last month.
Malaysia Says It Won’t Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Supporters of Hamas
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has again said that his government would resist any outside pressure to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.
US Has Pressured Malaysia to Shift Stance on Hamas, Anwar Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's pro-Hamas stance may be distasteful to many, but the U.S. is unlikely to expend significant diplomatic and political capital in order to change it.
The Growing Significance of Malaysia and Indonesia’s Non-Recognition of Israel
By Aiza Mohamad
With more Arab states choosing to normalize relations with Tel Aviv, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur have emerged as prominent advocates for the Palestinian cause.
Malaysian PM to Raise Palestine Issue at Gulf-ASEAN Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
The summit in Saudi Arabia comes at a time of growing global polarization over the Israel-Hamas war.
Protesters in Malaysia, Indonesia Come Out in Support of Palestine
By Sebastian Strangio
While many Western leaders have expressed support for Israel, the balance of both public and elite opinion in Muslim-majority Southeast Asia is very much on the opposite side.
South Asian Countries Are Divided on Hamas Attacks
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
However, all of them expressed support for a two-state solution.
Israel, Iran, and China Put to the Test
By Thiago de Aragao
There is an important connection between China and Hamas’ attack last weekend.
How Will New Zealand Handle the New War in the Middle East?
By Geoffrey Miller
With New Zealand going to the polls later this week, determining the country’s response to the new war in the Middle East will be one of the new government’s first challenges.
How Southeast Asia Has Responded to the Israel-Hamas Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
Unsurprisingly, the region's governments have been far from united in their responses to Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel.
Why Did North Korea Just Threaten Israel?
By Samuel Ramani
The recent spat stems from decades of bad blood during the Cold War.
Why Palestine Supports China on the South China Sea
By Samuel Ramani
It's the latest sign of mutual support between China and the Palestinian Authority.
North Korea's Middle East Pivot
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has a long history of funneling weapons to Palestinian and other Middle Eastern militant groups.
India and China Back Unified Palestinian Government
By Ankit Panda
The two Asian giants have ignored Israeli warnings and expressed support for the Hamas-Fatah unity government.
One Size Does Not Fit All: The Limits of Iron Dome
Despite the recent success of the Iron Dome defense system against Hamas, Iranian missiles would prove a much tougher challenge.
Sorry Folks: Israel’s Iron Dome Won't Work in Asia
Despite the apparent success of Israel’s missile defense system, its application in Asia seems unlikely.
The Obama "Doctrine", Conflict in the Middle East, and China's Future
Ian Bremmer talks America’s new role in Asia, how conflict in the Middle East could challenge such a role, and China’s future.
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