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Borderless Haze Threatens Southeast Asia
By Helena Varkkey
Governments, civil society, and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
An Invisible Killer Hangs in the Air of Asia’s Cities
By Karn Vohra
Air pollution deaths increase by 150,000 in rapidly growing South and Southeast Asian cities.
Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
If the goal is to reduce emissions by shutting coal plants down early without breaking contracts, then someone needs to pay.
How Will Southeast Asian Terror Groups Capitalize on the Israel-Hamas War?
By Zam Yusa
From recruitment to possible ideological shifts to opportunistic cyberattacks, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East may have serious consequences for the region.
The Diplomat Magazine Hits Issue 100
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The Diplomat reaches a milestone: reflecting on 100 issues of the magazine.
Nosediving Demand for Smartphones in Southeast Asia Shows that Inflation is Impacting 5G Readiness
By Dmytro Spilka
Demand for 5G-ready devices has slowed to a standstill in Southeast Asia.
Elusive Balances: Shaping US Southeast Asia Strategy
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
How has U.S. commitment to Southeast Asia changed over time? What do Southeast Asian states want from the United States?
Language Policy and Education in Southeast Asia
By Rawl Maliwat
A primer on Southeast Asian language policy and education.
Did COVID-19 Strengthen Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia?
By David Hutt
There doesn’t appear to be any clear correlation between how a government handled the pandemic and the waning of political freedom.
Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
Will a Biden administration renew attention on Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia Caught Between the US and China
By Ankit Panda
How do Southeast Asian countries view intensifying geopolitical competition between the United States and China in Asia?
Pandemics, Politics, and Principles: Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia in a Time of Crisis
By Andrew Rosser, Kate Macdonald and Ken Setiawan
Despite obstacles, the business and human rights agenda has gained some traction in the region.
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