List of Southeast Asia articles
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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. Myanmar’s Armed Groups And Democracy Activists Are Joining Forces
Under junta rule, an uneasy alliance is taking over the country’s politics.
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Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah observes track laying of the East Coast Rail Link in Kuantan, Malaysia on Dec. 11, 2023. The Winners From U.S.-China Decoupling
From Malaysia to Mexico, some countries are gearing up to benefit from economic fragmentation.
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Narendra Modi wearing a Russian decoration around his neck, wraps his arms around Vladimir Putin in a hug against a neutral wall. Russia Is a Strategic Spoiler in the Indo-Pacific
As Beijing and Washington vie for supremacy, Moscow still has formidable influence.
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A Thai flag is painted on a woman's cheek. Southeast Asia in BRICS Is Good for the Global Order
The club’s expansion affirms the Global South’s hedging strategy—and sends a message to the great powers.
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Donald Sutherland and Jane Fonda speak or sing into a microphone on a stage in front of the U.S. flag, held by two smiling women. Donald Sutherland and the Soldiers Who Resisted Vietnam
The chameleonic actor was also an activist ahead of his time.
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U.S. and Chinese officials attend a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers' meeting in Jakarta. Southeast Asia Wants U.S.-China Conflict to Stay Lukewarm
Leaders are worried about a fully hawkish Washington under a possible Trump term.
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Pro-divorce protesters take part in a demonstration in front of the Senate building in Pasay. The Philippines May Finally Legalize Divorce
The power of the Catholic Church is slowly eroding.
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A China Coast Guard vessel sails near a Philippine military vessel in the disputed South China Sea. China Tests U.S. Red Lines With Attacks on Philippine Vessels
The viability of the rules-based order is at stake in the South China Sea.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet during a meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 4. How the West Embraced Cambodia’s New Prime Minister
Hun Manet may appear more friendly and even-keeled than his father, but political repression continues apace.
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Signage indicating directions at Nusantara, the future capital city of Indonesia, in East Kalimantan. Indonesia’s New Capital Is a Mess of Trees and Dirt
Environmental questions linger over the Nusantara project.
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Farmers work in a rice field in Bulacan, Philippines. Why Is the Philippines Blocking ‘Miracle Crops’?
Farmers’ fears over GMOs stem from past abuses.
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A China Coast Guard ship monitors a Philippine fisherman aboard his wooden boat in the South China Sea. China’s South Sea Aggression Is Backfiring
Beijing is ramping up efforts to cow neighbors such as the Philippines in the South China Sea but is getting nowhere fast.
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Singapore's incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is seen from a distance beyond the crowd of seated attendees at his inauguration. in shows a crowd of people in the foreground and the presidential palace building the back. Wong stands at a table on a stage set up in front of a large official building, holding his right hand up as he is sworn in. The flag of Singapore hangs from a pole in behind the table. What the West Can Learn From Singapore
Data shows that in key areas, Singapore is better at governing than the U.S. and Britain.
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The prow of a boat is seen in the foreground two other vessles in the ocean in front of it. The horizon is tinted orange at sunset or sunrise. The South China Sea Risks a Military Crisis
The Philippine president drew a red line this week, but mutual restraint from Manila and Beijing can calm tensions.
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Protesters step on a caricature of Chinese President Xi Jinping during a demonstration against Chinese maritime incursions in front of the Chinese consulate in Makati, Manila on April 9. How to Respond to China’s Tactics in the South China Sea
Beijing is testing the U.S.-Philippines alliance, and a new strategy is needed.
