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September 2, 2026
Rivals Circle an Out-of-Touch Prabowo
The emergence of pro-presidential thugs on the streets of Jakarta is a sign of the times.
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August 19, 2026
Colby’s Empty Charm Offensive
U.S. government actions undermined the Trump official’s Southeast Asian tour.
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August 12, 2026
Will Myanmar Get What It Wants From ASEAN?
A Bangkok visit by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing reinforced the two countries’ ties.
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August 5, 2026
El Niño Bakes Southeast Asia
The world’s rice bowl takes a hit.
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July 29, 2026
An ASEAN Summit Consumed by Middle East Worries
The South China Sea ran a distant second.
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July 22, 2026
China Pitches Its AI Leadership to the World
A new organization includes five Southeast Asian members.
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July 15, 2026
What Did the Nine-Dash Line Ruling Accomplish?
Ten years on, the Philippines is stepping up its defense plans in the South China Sea.
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July 8, 2026
The Philippines’ ‘Trial of the Century’ Begins
A pall of cynicism hangs over proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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July 1, 2026
Blackouts Are Prabowo’s Latest Problem
Why can’t coal-rich Indonesia keep the lights on?
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June 24, 2026
Russia Makes Inroads in Southeast Asia
Energy is Putin’s strongest card in a fuel-hungry region.
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June 10, 2026
Why Cambodia and Thailand’s Peace Is So Uneasy
A step forward in the maritime dispute masks dangers on the land border.
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