Asean & Beyond

Rebellion Through Diplomacy

As countries impose sanctions on military officials involved in the coup in Myanmar, ASEAN remains divided in condemnation. Indonesia has a key role to play.

Asean & Beyond

Clamor in a Yangon Corner

The Myanmar military once again took over power via a military coup. The public fight back with a deafening cacophony in a show of defiance.

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Signs of Peace in Rakhine

The Myanmar military and Arakan Army held a ceasefire in Rakhine. There is no guarantee that a further general election can be held in the Rohingya region.

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Suu Kyi’s Tainted Victory

The National League for Democracy Party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, wins another landsilde in Myanmar’s general elections. Meanwhile activists for democracy were being detained and people were denied the right to vote in Rakhine.

Asean & Beyond

Thorn in the Flesh

Mahathir is challenging his dismissal from the Bersatu Party in an attempt to regain control of the government.

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Abduction in Myawaddy Forest

Two Myanmar journalists were held captive for 24 hours. They were investigating construction projects at the Thai-Myanmar border.

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Pakatan Harapan Secretary-General Saifuddin Nasution Ismail: Sheraton Meeting was a High-level Treason

Malaysia's political crisis began when Mohamed Azmin Ali and a number of parliament members from Pakatan Harapan (The Alliance of Hope) met with opposition parties.

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The Maneuver that Kills ‘Hope’

Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) is done for. There are those seeking power through a new coalition involving the UMNO.