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Political reporting and analysis on the big questions facing the region.

Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 07, 2016 • 5 min read

Cambodia Can the garment industry survive automation?

By David Hutt • Dec 07, 2016
Automation will be the future of manufacturing, and it could have profound implications for Cambodia’s 700,000 garment workers

Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 02, 2016 • 4 min read

What Trump's triumph means for Southeast Asia

By Tim Johnston • Dec 02, 2016
With unpredictable real estate tycoon Donald Trump bound for the White House, Southeast Asian nations could be forced to rethink their relationship with the US Uncertain times: there is much speculation over what Donald Trump will do as US president Even before he has announced any firm foreign…

Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 21, 2016 • 29 min read

Myanmar The year after

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 21, 2016
For decades Myanmar languished under a military junta, decried as a global pariah state. Following a historic election, the country has moved closer to democracy – but the process of real reform has only just begun

Power • Nov 09, 2016 • 3 min read

What could happen in Southeast Asia after the US election?

Voters across the US are casting their ballots for their 45th president, choosing between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. The effects will be felt the world over, and Southeast Asia could see an immediate impact  
By Logan Connor • Nov 09, 2016

Power • Nov 02, 2016 • 9 min read
Thailand

The divided Kingdom faces its greatest test

The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej has rocked the nation, and with his successor inheriting a divided country, the monarchy’s power may dwindle
By James Cartwright • Nov 02, 2016

Power • Oct 24, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

Fighting words: the Philippines senator Duterte is struggling to silence

Removed from her position as chair of an inquiry into Duterte's war on drugs, Philippine senator Leila de Lima has called for an international investigation into the killings. Now, hounded by Duterte supporters, she is fighting to clear her name
By Paul Millar • Oct 24, 2016

Power • Oct 21, 2016 • 9 min read
Cambodia

Race to the bottom

In the beginning was the word, torn from the throat of a man who would soon see a minor traffic accident descend into murder: yuon. In February 2014, ten men beat the life from a Cambodian man of Vietnamese descent as he came to the aid of his younger brother…
By Paul Millar • Oct 21, 2016

Power • Oct 13, 2016 • 9 min read
Muay Thai

Blood, sweat and debt

Perceived by most to be run by gangsters and corrupted by gamblers, one of the world’s most graceful combat sports is in danger of extinction. Southeast Asia Globe investigates Muay Thai’s slow and painful death
By Tate Zandstra • Oct 13, 2016