Politics

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 10, 2016 • 10 min read

Politics Has Cambodia’s opposition CNRP lost its way?

By David Hutt • Mar 10, 2016
With its leader in exile and the ruling party muscling in on its turf, the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party must regain momentum

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 02, 2016 • 9 min read

Myanmar Caught between two parties

By Holly Robertson • Mar 02, 2016
The incoming National League for Democracy says it will release political prisoners but, with the military looming large, the future remains uncertain

Politics • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 11, 2016 • 12 min read

Thailand Nationalism and the rise of Buddhist extremism

By David Hutt • Feb 11, 2016
As a campaign to make Buddhism the state religion of Thailand ramps up, concerns about radicalism have come to the fore, along with concern over how this renewed religiosity could be used in an already divided country

Politics • Dec 30, 2015 • 9 min read
Timor Leste

The battle for the past

In 1975, Indonesian forces invaded Timor-Leste, heralding an occupation that lasted 24 years and claimed the lives of up to a third of the population. Forty years later, another clash is underway: an internal “history war” over the official narrative of the country’s turbulent past
By David Hutt • Dec 30, 2015

Politics • Dec 03, 2015 • 8 min read
Politics

Myanmar’s newly elected NLD takes stock of political landscape

The hard work starts now for Myanmar’s opposition National League for Democracy. After election success the party faces myriad challenges, not least the delicate task of dealing with the powerful military
By Sebastian Strangio • Dec 03, 2015

Politics • Dec 02, 2015 • 3 min read
Politician

Manuel Roxas II, the establishment choice for Philippine president

Manuel Roxas II is the presidential preference of both the Philippines’ current leader and the country’s ruling party, but recent slipups may have dented his chances of landing the top job
By David Hutt • Dec 02, 2015

Politics • Oct 16, 2015 • 10 min read
Ferdinand Marcos

The tomb of Marcos

From our print archive: The ‘sacred’ story of the Philippines’ former strongman Ferdinand Marcos, as told through a bizarre museum in his home province, where he is still adored
By Justin Calderon • Oct 16, 2015

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Politics • Oct 01, 2015 • 10 min read
Politician

Gang of four: Cambodia's new political parties

Four new political parties have entered the fray in Cambodia since the start of the year. And it’s not just the long-ruling Cambodian People’s Party in their sights, but the opposition too
By David Hutt • Oct 01, 2015

Politics • Jan 20, 2014 • 9 min read
Essential Drugs

The price is not right

The massive Trans-Pacific Partnership deal could cause drug prices to soar in Vietnam, devastating people with life-threatening illnesses
By Daniel Besant • Jan 20, 2014

Politics • Oct 02, 2012 • 7 min read
Cambodia

Sitting pretty in Cambodia

Despite the Cambodian government feeling threatened by a ‘secessionist’ movement, observers say the leadership has no revolution to fear
By Faine Greenwood • Oct 02, 2012

Politics • Aug 01, 2009 • 10 min read
Interview

Still looking for Utopia

After a tumultuous political career, Cambodia’s former prime minister Pen Sovann has no plans to leave behind the scene he has loved for more than five decades
By Marc Eberle • Aug 01, 2009