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Jul 26, 2021 • 8 min read
Analysis

In Thailand, Covid-19 exposes the vulnerability of informal workers

Thailand's vast informal sector accounts for the majority of the kingdom's workforce. Now, amidst the pandemic that has interrupted vital industries, the lack of government support and planning for this large chunk of low-wage workers has been exposed
By Mark S. Cogan

Jul 20, 2021 • 10 min read
Analysis

Jokowi’s Papua strategy: Development above all else?

Indonesian president Joko Widido is known for his business-first approach to politics – nowhere is this more true than in Papua. But while the region has seen development and infrastructure growth, ecological damage and unsolved rights abuses undermine this legacy
By Arie Ruhyanto

Jul 19, 2021 • 9 min read
Covid-19

In Timor-Leste, Covid-19 offers lifeline for some struggling hotels

While Covid-19 has decimated the tourism sector for most countries, in Timor-Leste, the industry was already on its knees pre-pandemic. For a select few hotels, the introduction of mandatory quarantine has offered a lifeline and a vital source of revenue
By Aashna Jamal

Jul 06, 2021 • 7 min read
Opinion

How neglecting migrant workers has exacerbated Thailand’s Covid crisis

Thailand's millions of migrant workers have long acted as a scapegoat for many of the kingdom's social ills. With Covid-19 outbreaks occurring in these cramped and impoverished communities, they've again become a go-to for authorities looking for someone to blame
By Mark S. Cogan

Jul 05, 2021 • 8 min read
Immigration

In Houston, the evolution of the Vietnamese-American experience plays out

Distinct waves of immigrants from Vietnam to the US have shaped and been shaped by the country. Today, in the Texan city of Houston, the evolution of the country's Vietnamese community can be seen in the differing outlooks and experiences of each generation
By Ryan Anders

Jun 25, 2021 • 13 min read
Environmentalism

The politics of conservation in Cambodia

Environmental conservation is a political tightrope in Cambodia. The conviction of Mother Nature activists shows the consequences of pushing things too far, while the close relationship between major NGOs and authorities illustrates the risks of too much compliance
By Alastair McCready

Jun 10, 2021 • 6 min read
Opinion

What Singapore’s community cats tell us about the city-state

What's in a name? For the free cats of Singapore, writing them off as 'strays' misses the fuller story of these feline residents, with the community cats that roam the city-state offering an insight into the psyche of Singaporeans
By Stephanie C. Heng

Jun 09, 2021 • 11 min read
Analysis

Murder and impunity: The human cost of land conflict in southern Thailand

In Thailand, where inequality runs rampant, the rich, powerful and connected are rarely held responsible for their crimes. In the country's south, the lack of justice for one community in a years-long struggle for land rights is a powerful reminder of this reality
By Mark S. Cogan

Jun 07, 2021 • 12 min read
Myanmar coup

The Tatmadaw has mass surveillance technology, but how well is it used?

Following Myanmar’s coup, the junta’s surveillance abilities have been touted based on Chinese and Russian tech imports. But experts say despite this equipment, a lack of capacity and infrastructure in the outdated institution keeps low-tech methods at the forefront
By Kiana Duncan and Allegra Mendelson