Andrew Nachemson


Andrew Nachemson is a journalist covering politics, human rights, and China’s influence in Southeast Asia.

Articles by Andrew Nachemson
Myanmar’s chief senior general, Min Aung Hlaing, commander in chief of the Myanmar armed forces, arrives to pay his respects during a ceremony to mark the 71st anniversary of Martyrs’ Day in Yangon on July 19, 2018.
Myanmar’s chief senior general, Min Aung Hlaing, commander in chief of the Myanmar armed forces, arrives to pay his respects during a ceremony to mark the 71st anniversary of Martyrs’ Day in Yangon on July 19, 2018.
Dozens of protesters are seen from overhead as they wave their hands and flags. Many of the protesters carry umbrellas, and several shelter beneath long banners in the colors of the Thai flag. A woman in a yellow shirt at the center of the crowd has spotted the camera and waves at it.
Dozens of protesters are seen from overhead as they wave their hands and flags. Many of the protesters carry umbrellas, and several shelter beneath long banners in the colors of the Thai flag. A woman in a yellow shirt at the center of the crowd has spotted the camera and waves at it.
Soldiers in camouflage gear sit and stand atop an open vehicle
Soldiers in camouflage gear sit and stand atop an open vehicle
People clear debris from a damaged Buddha statue at Lawkatharaphu pagoda in Inwa, Myanmar, on April 12.
People clear debris from a damaged Buddha statue at Lawkatharaphu pagoda in Inwa, Myanmar, on April 12.
Three soldiers wearing camouflage and holding guns sit in the back of a vehiclce on a highway with green grass and shrubs on either side.
Three soldiers wearing camouflage and holding guns sit in the back of a vehiclce on a highway with green grass and shrubs on either side.
Members of an ethnic armed group called the Ta’ang National Liberation Army stand guard at a checkpoint in the town of Kyaukme, located in Myanmar’s northeastern Shan state, on July 3.
Members of an ethnic armed group called the Ta’ang National Liberation Army stand guard at a checkpoint in the town of Kyaukme, located in Myanmar’s northeastern Shan state, on July 3.
A Karenni Army soldier wearing a camouflage hat and uniform flashes the three-finger pro-democracy salute at a betel nut shop. Another soldier is seen behind him in the crowded space.
A Karenni Army soldier wearing a camouflage hat and uniform flashes the three-finger pro-democracy salute at a betel nut shop. Another soldier is seen behind him in the crowded space.
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat waves to supporters during a victory parade in Bangkok.
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat waves to supporters during a victory parade in Bangkok.
A large crowd of Pheu Thai Party supporters, dressed in red, sit in chairs as they attend a rally in Bangkok on April 5. In the foreground, three smiling women wave picket signs showing photos of party candidates.
A large crowd of Pheu Thai Party supporters, dressed in red, sit in chairs as they attend a rally in Bangkok on April 5. In the foreground, three smiling women wave picket signs showing photos of party candidates.
Democratic resistance fighters escort protesters in Myanmar.
Democratic resistance fighters escort protesters in Myanmar.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen shows his ballot to the media as he casts his vote at a polling station during local elections in Kandal province, Cambodia, on June 5.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen shows his ballot to the media as he casts his vote at a polling station during local elections in Kandal province, Cambodia, on June 5.
Arakan protesters hold banners and flags during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar.
Arakan protesters hold banners and flags during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar.
Protesters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Myanmar.
Protesters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Myanmar.
Protesters sit on a barricade in Yangon.
Protesters sit on a barricade in Yangon.
Protesters defend themselves against riot police in Myanmar.
Protesters defend themselves against riot police in Myanmar.