List of Southeast Asia articles
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Protesters wave ethnic flags during a demonstration against the military coup in Myanmar. Protests Unite Myanmar’s Ethnic Groups Against Common Foe
The shared experience of military violence has shifted political objectives among the ethnic majority.
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A guard of honor looks at Chinese president Xi Jinping Records Expose China’s Maritime Militia at Whitsun Reef
Beijing claims they are fishing vessels. The data shows otherwise.
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Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim waves to his supporters outside the headquarters of the People's Justice Party (PKR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 1, 2020 Will It Ever Be Anwar Ibrahim’s Turn?
At 73, Malaysia’s embattled opposition leader has had the top job snatched away from him every time.
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A protester places candles on the ground during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, on March 13. Myanmar’s Coup Is Devastating for Women
The junta’s patriarchal oppression will cost more lives in Myanmar—unless the international community acts now.
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A still from Pacific Rim: The Black. Small Stories in an Age of Giant Monsters
The new Netflix show “Pacific Rim: The Black” finally lives up to the franchise’s internationalist potential.
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Protesters make the three-finger salute as security forces continue to crack down on demonstrations against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, on March 13. The Quad Can End the Crisis in Myanmar
Experts are overlooking the powerful influence of New Delhi and Tokyo.
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Protesters sit on a barricade in Yangon. China Finds Itself Under Fire in Myanmar
Attacks on Chinese factories could force Beijing to take a stand on the military coup.
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US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin arrives for a bilateral meeting with Japan's Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo on March 16, 2021. U.S. Seeks to Counter China’s Full-Court Press in Asia
Top U.S. officials on trip to Asia under pressure to push back on Taiwan and maritime disputes.
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Women hang traditional clothing along a protest route in Myanmar. Myanmar’s Women Are on the Front Lines Against the Junta
Protesters are using the military's fear of women against it.
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U.S. President Joe Biden talks to the leaders of India, Japan, and Australia at the Quad summit. Quad Summit’s Vaccine Deal Is Biden’s Bold First Move in Asia
It’s a smart step to counter China, but the next ones won’t be as easy.
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Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning arrives in Hong Kong. Friday’s Quad Summit Will Show if It’s Just a Talking Shop
The fledgling Indo-Pacific alliance needs a mission—and its only meaningful one is maritime security.
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Protesters defend themselves against riot police in Myanmar. Myanmar’s Protesters Adapt Under Siege
Activists have changed their tactics in response to deadly crackdowns, frustrating the military regime.
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Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pose for photographs before a Quad Indo-Pacific meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2020. Getting the Quad Right Is Biden’s Most Important Job
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is the best hope for standing up to China.
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A child’s playground is closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 4. Saving Lives Saves Livelihoods
For rich countries, there was always only one right answer: Impose strict early lockdowns to crush the virus and enable a return to economic growth.
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A fisherman holds a batch of tuna in Kiribati, where fishing is one of the most common occupations, on Sept. 25, 2015. How Eight Pacific Island States Are Saving the World’s Tuna
They have created a strikingly successful scheme that prevents overfishing and raises local incomes at once.
