Southeast Asia
Is Myanmar’s Military Junta Losing Its Political and Military Influence?
The military junta in Myanmar has been facing a number of unexpected challenges since it usurped state power. There are several signs that the...
The Belligerence of Myanmar: How Should We Hold It Accountable?
The mounting bellicosity of Myanmar has heightened tensions in the South and Southeast Asian Region. In particular, its recent provocative military acts on the...
Heirs of the Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo v. Malaysia – Explaining the controversial Ad-hoc Arbitration Case
On Feb. 28, 2022, the arbitrator, Dr. Gonzalo Stampa, notified Malaysia to pay the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo $14.92...
Thailand’s Fractured Refugee Landscape
Early this January, 18-year old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun captured the world’s attention when she barricaded herself in a Thai hotel room after fleeing abuse...
Hun Sen Fears Civil Society Revolt in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen repeatedly lashed out at opponents last week in an attempt to respond to critics or potential rivals that could...
State of Southeast Asia: 2019 – Scepticism & Hope
A survey titled, " State of Southeast Asia: 2019" by the Asean Studies Centre (conducted between November 18th and December 5, 2018, and released on January...
Three Catalysts for Thai Civil Society
In December, Thailand’s military junta lifted the ban on political activities in the country-- including as gatherings of over five people--ending some of the...
Four Critical Questions About Thailand’s Upcoming Election
In recent weeks, Thailand’s ruling military junta has taken a number of steps to host the country’s first election since 2014, with the Election...
Who Will Monitor Thailand’s Upcoming Election?
As Thailand’s 2019 election approaches, some in the country have begun to call for foreign observation of the country’s polls, scheduled for February 24....
POW Diplomacy Won’t Ease Tensions Between Cambodia and Washington
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that it had offered to resume cooperation in an effort to search for remains of Americans killed during the...
EU Move to End Cambodia’s Free Trade Status Must Be Trigger for Democratic Change
European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström announced on October 5 that the EU had started a review of Cambodia’s duty-free access to European markets,...
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