Southeast Asia
Myanmar’s Opium Boom Matters — Here’s Why
The UN just released a new report on the state of the opium trade in Myanmar, and it bears some grim news which, as...
Building a Credible Cyber Defense Posture: Opportunities in the Philippines
The weaponization of cyberspace has unleashed new ways to disrupt a country's digital infrastructure and erode its decision-making capabilities. During wartime, the internet becomes...
Shattered Dreams of Myanmar’s Upcoming National Election
It’s been almost two years since the people of Myanmar are being suppressed by military rule again. Humanitarian and security situations in Myanmar continue...
Cambodia’s Money Laundering Relisting Shows Dangers of Corrupt Institutions
The global money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February put Cambodia on its "grey" watchlist because of concerns over money laundering....
Cambodia’s Exiled Opposition Vows Return to Create Democratic Change
The end game is approaching for Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The former Khmer Rouge commander who has held power since 1985 has returned...
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....
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Economy First, Geopolitics Second: A Case for Future US-Bangladesh Engagement
The past year has witnessed vigorous engagement between Bangladesh...
Americas
Settler Culture and Politics of Mass Shootings in the US
On Jan. 21, 2023, all hell broke loose in...
Middle East and Africa
The Emerging Narco Bloc of West Asia
The manufacture and supply of the flagship drug Captagon...
Climate change
Climate Action: The US Is Doing Its Part, Others Should Step up Too
The view that the US has been hypocritical in...
