Governance

Governance • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Analysis Twin bombings add fuel to the fire for Philippines’ troubled south

By Rebekah Baynard-Smith • Sep 21, 2020
A deadly twin attack at the end of last month in the restive southern Philippines serves as a stark reminder that, despite the pandemic, there is still much work to be done to drive violence and extremism out the region

Governance • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 18, 2020 • 7 min read

Analysis From Thaksin to Thammasat: How the 2006 coup led us here

By Tara Abhasakun and Wanpen Pajai • Sep 18, 2020
On September 19 2006, the government of Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted in a military coup. While 14 years have passed since that day, a large demonstration set to be held at Thammasat University this weekend marking the date shows the significance of this event is not lost on current protestors

Governance • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 15, 2020 • 8 min read

Opinion ‘An all-time low’: Cambodia’s search for peace and democracy continues

By Chak Sopheap • Sep 15, 2020
Cambodia has undergone a shrinking of democratic space and human rights in recent years, with this gathering pace again with the arrest of Rong Chhun and other activists in recent months. This Democracy Day, CCHR's Chak Sopheap marks the occasion by outlining where the Kingdom is going wrong

Governance • Aug 14, 2020 • 3 min read
Thai democracy

Thai premier appeals for unity as protests continue

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said on August 13 the majority of the kingdom find its ongoing pro-democracy protests "unacceptable", as the youth-led movement grows bolder in targeting Thai power
By Agence France-Presse • Aug 14, 2020

Governance • Jul 27, 2020 • 6 min read
Myanmar elections

Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD campaign in the shadow of jade tragedy

With Myanmar set to head to the polls in November, a deadly jade mine disaster in Kachin State earlier this month could provide a further blow to the popularity of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party in ethnic minority areas
By Robert Bociaga • Jul 27, 2020

Governance • Jul 24, 2020 • 3 min read
Space

Myanmar joins band of Asian nations launching satellites

Myanmar is boldly preparing to launch its first-ever satellite, joining an unlikely coalition of nascent space nations aiming to protect millions from environmental disasters
By Richard Sargent and Su Myat Mon/AFP • Jul 24, 2020

Governance • Jul 22, 2020 • 6 min read

Shutting the door on North Korea’s cyber army in Southeast Asia

With North Korea's cyber army of hackers a vital source of income for the country's repressive regime, US policy adviser Brian Moore argues that Southeast Asia's adoption of nuclear power over the next two decades will leave states vulnerable to attack
By Brian Moore • Jul 22, 2020

Governance • Jul 21, 2020 • 2 min read
Thai democracy

Thai premier ‘worried’ as pro-democracy student protests grow

Thailand's prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has said that he is worried about the growing anti-government and pro-democracy student protest movement gaining momentum in the kingdom
By Agence France-Presse • Jul 21, 2020

Governance • Jul 17, 2020 • 7 min read
Covid-19

As the virus ravages Indonesia’s economy, will the new capital be shelved?

As Covid-19 continues to rage through Indonesia, how will the faltering economy and the reallocation of funds towards virus relief impact the country's grand $33 billion plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan?
By Alexi Demetriadi • Jul 17, 2020

Governance • Jul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
Thai politics

Thailand’s top economic team resigns amid Covid-19 recovery struggle

Several senior Thai government officials resigned on July 16 in an attempt to 'relieve political pressure'. The resignations from the five paves the way for a political reshuffle amid the country's ongoing economic recovery efforts
By EFE-EPA • Jul 16, 2020

Governance • Jul 10, 2020 • 6 min read
Thai dissidents

Bill aims to finally end trend of enforced disappearances in Thailand

The issue of government-affiliated enforced disappearances has taken centre-stage in Thailand once again following the alleged abduction of Wanchalearm Satsaksit last month. Now, a bill is being tabled to finally put an end to this deadly practice
By Wanpen Pajai • Jul 10, 2020