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Rohingya Conscripts’ Great Escapes From the Myanmar Military
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rohingya youth who were conscripted by the military to defend Buthidaung town against the advancing Arakan Army share their stories with The Diplomat.
Unbroken Chains: The Continuity of Systemic Corruption in Afghanistan
By Mohammad Qadam Shah
For the Afghan people, the fight against corruption is not just a matter of governance – it is a matter of survival.
Laos Needs a Transparent and Thorough Investigation Into Methanol Deaths
By David Hutt
The death of six foreigners in Vang Vieng threatens to undermine the government's desperate attempts to revive its tourism sector.
From the Taipei Dome to Premier12 Champions: Taiwan’s Baseball Renaissance
By Jing Bo-jiun
Taiwan’s historic victory over Samurai Japan in the international tournament capped a wave of momentum for its national pastime.
Despite Grief and Trauma, Bangladeshi Youth Are Hopeful
By Mubashar Hasan
Bangladesh has emerged from an era of great repression. Will resilience propel the country forward on the road to democracy?
India, Pakistan, and the ICC: The Champions Trophy Saga
By Rishabh Yadav
India’s politicization of its cricket board is having an outsized impact on international tournaments.
On India’s Roads, Ill-suited Infrastructure Drives Pedestrian Deaths
By Shalini Rankavat
Indian roads are among the deadliest in the world – and most fatalities occur close to pedestrian infrastructure.
Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate Filipina Drug Convict Mary Jane Veloso
By Sebastian Strangio
Veloso, now 39, has been on death row in Indonesia since her arrest for heroin trafficking in Yogyakarta in 2010.
What Lies Behind Melbourne’s Rash of Firebombings?
By Morgan Reinwald
Organized crime groups are capitalizing on the country's tobacco taxes, which are among the highest in the world.
International Spotlight on Bangladesh as Rohingya Leader’s Case Heads to the UN
By Shafiur Rahman
The case of Dil Mohammed, a prominent Rohingya spokesperson currently detained by Bangladeshi authorities, will be examined by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
Young Southeast Asians Are Slowly Nudging ASEAN Toward Change
By Bryanna Entwistle
Amid skepticism about the bloc’s ability to protect environmental and human rights, a new generation of activists remains hopeful.
Rights Group Demands Investigation of Myanmar National’s Death in Thailand
By Sebastian Strangio
The advocacy group Fortify Rights said that Thai soldiers were responsible for the torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko, 37, in January.