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Trafficking in Persons report
September 06, 2022
Malaysia and its Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking
By Sheila Devi Michael
The government has created a promising action plan for resolving the country's human trafficking problem. Will it make any difference?
August 08, 2022
Tit for Tat: The Fall-out From the US Approach to Politics and Policy in Cambodia
By Alex Palmer
Washington was right to censure Phnom Penh in its latest Trafficking in Persons Report. But the U.S. government risks entangling legitimate criticism with geopolitical tensions.
July 21, 2022
US Adds Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei to Human Trafficking Blacklist
By Sebastian Strangio
The State Department's 2022 Trafficking in Persons report gave five out of 11 Southeast Asian nations its lowest Tier 3 rating.
September 10, 2021
A Perennial Offender, Malaysia Need Not Be on US Forced Labor Watch List Forever
By Simon Tran Hudes and Danielle Fallin
Malaysia’s history of forced labor and mistreatment of migrant workers presents yet a hurdle to closer ties with Washington.
July 06, 2021
Malaysia Pledges Action After US Trafficking Demotion
By Sebastian Strangio
In its latest trafficking report, the U.S. State Department dropped Malaysia to "Tier 3," its lowest ranking.
March 03, 2021
Michael Brosowski on Vietnam’s Trafficking Challenge
By Thoi Nguyen
Like many businesses, human traffickers quickly recalibrated to the realities of COVID-19.
December 23, 2015
Malaysia Eyes Top Tier of US Human Trafficking Report by 2020
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state sets an ambitious goal amid lingering rights concerns.
July 31, 2015
The Trouble with the US Human Trafficking Report
By Luke Hunt
A focus on annual rankings misses the point.
July 28, 2015
US Upgrades Malaysia in Trafficking Report: Boost for TPP, Blow to Rights?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington argues that Malaysia has made significant efforts to improve its record.
February 25, 2015
Thailand's Junta in Campaign to Mend US Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New ambassador charged with improving relations with Washington.
October 19, 2013
Modern-Day Slavery: India’s Other Shame
Study: India accounts for nearly half of the world’s slaves.
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