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Southeast Asia
Myanmar, South China Sea Conflicts Top Agenda as ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet
By David Rising
The foreign minister of Laos, this year’s ASEAN chair, expressed cautious optimism about the potential for progress in 2024.
Two Malaysian Men Sentenced to 23 Years Prison For Bali Bombing
By Aisyah Llewellyn
However, the sentences given to Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep are far from the full story.
Myanmar Junta Sends Representative to ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
Marlar Than Htaik, the permanent secretary of the junta's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is attending this week's two-day retreat in Laos.
Myanmar Court Sets March Auction for Imprisoned Leader’s Villa
By Sebastian Strangio
The lakeside villa, where Aung San Suu Kyi spent more than 15 years under house arrest, will go under the hammer on March 20.
Reviewing Thailand-Germany Ties in Light of President Steinmeier’s Visit
By Tita Sanglee
While relations have developed in a low key manner, the two nations share more than a little in common.
The Myanmar Junta Is Losing Its Foreign Backers
By Ivan U. Klyszcz and Harold Chambers
Increasingly, the junta has no one to lean on except for a distracted Russia.
The Myanmar Junta: Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun?
By Rahman Yaacob
Current trends suggest Myanmar’s military regime will be toppled the same way it came to power: through the use of force.
India Mulls an End to Myanmar Free Movement Border Zone
By Luke Hunt
The development comes at a time that the junta is struggling with a forced recruitment campaign.
The Maritime Implications of Indonesia’s Presidential Election
By John Bradford and Waffaa Kharisma
Maritime affairs have not been a major campaign issue, but the three candidates' policies could have far-reaching implications on Indonesian security.
Philippines Military to Provide ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Sea Resources, Defense Chief Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The new "comprehensive archipelagic defense concept" will seek to secure Manila's access to resources lying within its Exclusive Economic Zone, including in the South China Sea.
Thai Constitutional Court Clears MFP Leader of Breaching Election Law
By Sebastian Strangio
Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, can rejoin Parliament – but more legal challenges loom.
Rohingya Ocean Death Toll Worst in Nearly a Decade, UN Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Deteriorating conditions in the refugee camps of Bangladesh are pushing increasing numbers of people to take their chances on dangerous sea voyages.
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