Myanmar Junta Begins Summoning Civilians for Military Service
Myanmar’s military junta is moving to enlist its first batch of civilians into the armed …
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Prabowo’s Presidency and Indonesia’s Future
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across …
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been attending “prayer rallies” in opposition to the charter …
China Coast Guard Again Damages Philippine Boat Near Disputed Shoal
Chinese vessels have again blocked and fired water cannons at a Philippine supply ship close …
Thailand’s PM Misses the Forest for the Trees on the Country’s Pollution Problem
Thailand’s Chiang Mai now has airborne pollutants that are 20 times higher than the World …
The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks
In the late 1990s, during the Asian Financial Crisis, the Indonesian banking sector essentially collapsed. …
Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees From Capsized Boat
An Indonesian search and rescue ship yesterday rescued dozens of Rohingya refugees from a capsized …
Vietnam’s Parliament Accepts President’s Resignation, Successor Remains Unclear
Vietnam’s National Assembly has accepted the resignation of Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong, who has …
Indonesian Election Commission Affirms Prabowo’s Landslide Victory
Indonesia’s election commission has confirmed Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as the nation’s next president, affirming …