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Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 27, 2023 • 9 min read

Profile Love, war and the Free Burma Rangers

By Chia Chi Hsu • Sep 27, 2023
This group of aid workers has found admiration and some controversy with their martial brand of humanitarianism. Founder David Eubank spoke with the Globe about his faith-driven mission in Myanmar and beyond

Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 08, 2023 • 7 min read

Feature In Vietnam, a controversial planned execution strains death penalty

By Chia Chi Hsu • Sep 08, 2023
A shroud of secrecy hangs over a controversial sentence that has lingered for more than 15 years. Human rights advocates say the trial of Nguyen Van Chuong was unfair and that he may have been tortured to extract a confession

Power • Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read
Editorial Analysis

In Thailand’s political joust, the Democrats’ demise should be a warning to Pheu Thai

The Democrat Party may be Thailand's oldest, but its weak performance in this year's election has marked a fall into public disfavour that it might not be able to recover from. Pheu Thai would be wise to take note of the road that led the Democrats to disarray
By Sek Sophal and Chhengpor Aun • Aug 15, 2023

Power • Aug 15, 2023 • 6 min read
Analysis

Malaysia state elections uphold status quo, hint at the future

Seen as a referendum of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government coalition, Saturday’s elections ended with the six incumbent state governments maintaining their status. But the breakdown of the vote holds important clues about the electoral landscape
By ian hollinger • Aug 15, 2023

Power • Aug 02, 2023 • 7 min read
Feature Analysis

Thai politics drama unfolds as Pheu Thai ousts Move Forward from coalition

In a move that sparked anger from progressives, Pheu Thai announced the split on Wednesday in the hopes of making a viable government. The split comes two days ahead of Friday’s parliamentary vote on a prime minister candidate
By Ian Hollinger • Aug 02, 2023

Power • Aug 01, 2023 • 7 min read
Profile

‘From victim to victor’: A Rohingya journey to Myanmar government

Rohingya human rights activist Aung Kyaw Moe has walked a hard road for justice in his native Myanmar. Now, with his recent appointment as deputy human rights minister to the civilian National Unity Government (NUG), he is the first Rohingya representative to hold a ministerial position in any Myanmar government
By Beatrice Siviero • Aug 01, 2023

Power • Jul 21, 2023 • 6 min read
Quick Read

With motorcade, Cambodia’s ruling party marks expected election victory

A Friday motor rally that flooded downtown Phnom Penh showcased Prime Minister Hun Sen's eldest son and chosen successor, Hun Manet. With a landslide victory all but guaranteed for the ruling party, Manet's ascendance could follow as soon as August
By Anton L. Delgado • Jul 21, 2023

Power • Jul 18, 2023 • 7 min read
Press freedom

Before elections, Cambodia blocks database of public information

The independent portal “Kamnotra” was intended to fill the information void left by recent press crackdowns. Less than a month into its work, officials ordered local Internet service providers to strike access to the platform
By Anton L. Delgado • Jul 18, 2023