Tag
war on drugs
February 11, 2020
Philippine Drug Enforcement Chief Admits Problems With Duterte’s Drug War
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent comments by a law enforcement official once again put the campaign in the spotlight.
July 26, 2019
The Bail Challenge in Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
Changes need to be made to bail systems to ensure that true justice is served for all.
July 09, 2019
Why Malaysia’s New Proposal Could Change Southeast Asia’s Drugs Debate
By Preeti Jha
A move to decriminalize personal drug use and possession could help to shift the regional discourse on drugs.
June 18, 2019
The Real Failure of Southeast Asia’s Drug Wars
By David Hutt
Wars against drugs may be winning political campaigns, but they are losing socioeconomic battles.
February 13, 2019
Thailand’s ‘Green Rush’
By Skot Thayer
With the legalization of marijuana, Thailand hopes to carve out a stake in the global cannabis industry.
December 14, 2018
Duterte’s War on Drugs Can’t Escape International Law
By Luke Hunt
The ICC says it will continue to study the complaints filed against Duterte in spite of his dismissal of the institution.
July 13, 2018
Another Violent Spike in Duterte’s Drug War
By Erin Cook
Recent weeks have seen another rise in violence that has placed greater scrutiny on the Philippine president and his methods.
April 30, 2018
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
By Peter Maguire
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
April 14, 2018
Duterte’s Drug War: The Local Government Dimension
By Luke Lischin
Local government plays an important but infrequently discussed role in the campaign.
April 05, 2018
Does Duterte’s War on the International Criminal Court Really Matter?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at an issue that has surfaced over the past few weeks.
January 23, 2018
Will Duterte’s ‘Cha-Cha’ Train Lead to Dictatorship in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Recent moves have raised some troubling questions about the country’s drift to authoritarianism under a strongman's rule.
October 25, 2017
Duterte’s Unfinished Wars in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The administration’s bold announcements belie the actual status of key conflicts and their broader significance.
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