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By Brian P. D. Hannon • Jul 01, 2022
As abortion debate focuses on a U.S. decision overturning the country’s precedent, Southeast Asian laws on terminating pregnancy differ between nations
By Stew Post • May 23, 2022
Dedicated to ensuring that the nation’s institutions and policies work for every Cambodian, CDRI’s Centre for Governance and Inclusive Society turns its attention to the most pressing issues facing the country’s marginalised populations
By Mark S. Cogan • May 20, 2022
The Kingdom's strength in culture, arts and hospitality is hindered by the hard power of the country’s military-backed government
By Govi Snell • Mar 17, 2022
Arms sales, Putin's popularity and a shared ideological and wartime history have put Vietnam in a unique spot during the invasion of Ukraine
Regional analysts consider Russia’s military action and the possible consequences for ASEAN nations
By Amanda Oon • Mar 16, 2022
An Islamist militant linked to Al-Qaeda was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in the 2002 bombings that killed more than 200 people in the resort island of Bali
By Haeril Halim/AFP • Jan 19, 2022
Indonesia remains a primary testing ground for the competing forces of free expression and government oversight online
By Aufarizqi Imaduddin and Albert Jehoshua Rapha • Jan 17, 2022
As nations recognise UN Human Rights Day, turbulent political regimes in Thailand continue to degrade opportunities to implement the event’s inherent values
By Mark S. Cogan • Dec 10, 2021
A periodic evaluation process by UN members has been diluted in Thailand by the government’s dismissal of significant human rights concerns
By Mark S. Cogan • Nov 29, 2021
The presidential aspirations of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shine a light on a family legacy embellished by carefully constructed narratives
By Jocelyn Martin • Nov 16, 2021
Local groups and individuals trying to remain safe and maintain their rights and dignity since Myanmar’s military coup need international backers to recalibrate their efforts
By Vanessa Chong • Oct 27, 2021
Singaporean news site, The Online Citizen had long been in the authorities' crosshairs, now their license is being canceled
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 15, 2021