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By Mark S. Cogan • Oct 13, 2021
Images of Thailand’s deceased king still inspire a template for national leadership, while the current monarch continues to struggle for legitimacy
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun • Oct 13, 2021
As the country marks five years since its beloved King Bhumibol died, the Royalist Marketplace is trying to break the taboo on debating the monarchy
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 08, 2021
An iconic symbol of the fight for press freedom in an era of strongmen leaders, journalist Maria Ressa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2021
By Allison Jackson and Mikhail Flores/AFP • Oct 07, 2021
Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo is the latest name on a long list of presidental candidates, becoming the leading opposition candidate in a crowded election list
Thai activists commemorate the 45th anniversary of a brutal student massacre, splashing fake blood and laying mock bodies at Thammasat University
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 06, 2021
American journalist Danny Fenster imprisoned by Myanmar's junta since May has been hit with a second criminal charge
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 05, 2021
The ruling party of Singapore defended a proposed law aimed at preventing foreign interference in domestic politics, which the opposition and activists have criticised as a tool to crush dissent
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 04, 2021
Idolised by many in the Philippines for his punching power and his rags to riches story, Manny Pacquiao is retiring from boxing at 42
By Allison Jackson/AFP • Sep 29, 2021
The National League for Democracy is again at the heart of the country's revolution. Relations with its ethnic allies have suffered, but rebuilding the former political powerhouse could be a path back to democracy
By Philipp Annawitt • Sep 28, 2021
A power blackout briefly hit Myanmar's main urban centres including commercial hub Yangon and parts of the capital Naypyidaw
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 24, 2021
A recent ruling on the infamous investigation into Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister has put the NACC in the spotlight. Mark S. Cogan examines the need for accountability and reform.
By Mark S. Cogan • Sep 24, 2021
Sean Turnell, the Australian adviser to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in junta court to face immigration and official secrets charges
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 23, 2021