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On Myanmar, the World Needs to Save ASEAN From Itself
March 03, 2023

On Myanmar, the World Needs to Save ASEAN From Itself

By David Hutt
Having failed to push forward a resolution to Myanmar's conflict, the Southeast Asian bloc needs a face-saving way of admitting defeat.
Changing the Game for Wildlife by Striking Out Criminal Kingpins
March 02, 2023

Changing the Game for Wildlife by Striking Out Criminal Kingpins

By Natalie Phaholyothin and Jedsada Taweekan
As we approach World Wildlife Day on March 3, it is worth celebrating Thailand’s recent efforts to stamp out wildlife crime.

RFE/RL Is the Canary in the Coal Mine for Kyrgyzstan
March 01, 2023

RFE/RL Is the Canary in the Coal Mine for Kyrgyzstan

By Jamie Fly
Recent actions by the Kyrgyz government are placing the country’s vibrant media – and, by extension, its democracy – at risk.

A Tale of Two Women
February 27, 2023

A Tale of Two Women

By Kiko Pangilinan
Theary Seng of Cambodia and Leila de Lima of the Philippines have both been imprisoned for standing up for truth and justice.

Why Asia – and the World – Must Stand With Ukraine 
February 24, 2023

Why Asia – and the World – Must Stand With Ukraine 

By Elbegdorj Tsakhia
“If Ukraine stops fighting, the free world will face continuous intimidation and further extermination,” writes former Mongolian President Elbegdorj.
Anti-China Rhetoric Is Off the Charts in Western Media 
February 21, 2023

Anti-China Rhetoric Is Off the Charts in Western Media 

By Chandran Nair
The mass hysteria reflects the biases inherent in the world’s most powerful media outlets. 

Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia
February 21, 2023

Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia

By Rizal Ramli
Since taking office in 2014, President Joko Widodo has made systematic efforts to weaken the country's democratic institutions and practices.
In War-Torn Karenni State, Civilians Bear the Brunt of the Junta’s Attacks
February 16, 2023

In War-Torn Karenni State, Civilians Bear the Brunt of the Junta’s Attacks

By Alar Corritti, Mie Mie, Matthias, and Ko Banya
Over 40 percent of the Karenni population has been forced to flee their homes since May 2021.

South Korea Should be Taking Notes on Ukraine
February 15, 2023

South Korea Should be Taking Notes on Ukraine

By Emily Schroen
A potential humanitarian crisis looms across the country's northern border. It needs to be prepared.

It’s Time for Myanmar’s Neighbors to Sideline the Military Junta
February 14, 2023

It’s Time for Myanmar’s Neighbors to Sideline the Military Junta

By Jordan Eriksson
For their own interests, if nothing else, India, Thailand, and China need to throw their support behind the country's resistance movement.

Neutrality and Non-alignment Are the Way Forward For ASEAN
February 09, 2023

Neutrality and Non-alignment Are the Way Forward For ASEAN

By Kasit Piromya
The Southeast Asian regional bloc has ample experience in dealing with more powerful outside states – if only it can manage to draw on it.
Two Ways Indonesia is Helping China Persecute the Uyghurs
February 08, 2023

Two Ways Indonesia is Helping China Persecute the Uyghurs

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Jakarta has been vocal in its defense of the Rohingya and the Palestinians. So why is it being so cautious about the situation in China's Xinjiang region?

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