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

Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 26, 2017 • 3 min read

Myanmar Wars without frontiers

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jan 26, 2017
Photographer Brennan O'Connor's award winning reportage on the endless conflicts in Myanmar

Power • Dec 07, 2016 • 5 min read
Cambodia

Can the garment industry survive automation?

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

Power • Dec 02, 2016 • 4 min read

What Trump's triumph means for Southeast Asia

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…
By Tim Johnston • Dec 02, 2016

Power • Nov 21, 2016 • 29 min read
Myanmar

The year after

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
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 21, 2016

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