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Tag: Southeast Asia
U.S. and Philippines Have a Complex Military Alliance: What to Know
The United States and the Philippines have announced a plan to broaden American military access. The alliance is complicated by colonial history and rising tensions over Taiwan.
At G20 Summit, Xi and Biden Offer Rival Visions for Solving Global Issues
China and the United States showed how global summits are an arena for great powers to compete, with implications for the war in Ukraine and Asia’s future.
Biden Speaks of a Better Future at ASEAN Summit in Cambodia
The president traveled to Cambodia hoping that an in-person appearance would help reinforce his administration’s broad efforts to counter China’s rise and to promote human rights.
The War in Ukraine Could Dent Russia’s Clout as an Arms Dealer
Analysts say Russia’s performance in Ukraine, coupled with Western sanctions, is likely to hurt its ability to sell weapons abroad. Southeast Asia is a case in point.
Young Journalists Fight to Keep Free Press Alive in Myanmar
The Southeast Asian nation has seen a relentless crackdown on free expression, with a small literary magazine emerging as one of the few remaining independent media outlets.
Tim Page, Gonzo Photographer of the Vietnam War, Is Dead at 78
Fearless and free-spirited, he pushed the boundaries of life and photography, recording intimate images of combat that helped shift the course of the war.
In Southeast Asia, Luxury Hotel Bargains Aren’t Hard to Find
The region is emerging from Covid isolation only to find a dearth of the Chinese visitors who once flocked there. Some hotels are responding with deals for travelers from the U.S. and elsewhere.
Thailand Is Easing Weed Laws and Giving Away Cannabis Plants
The Southeast Asian country will soon allow residents to grow cannabis for medicinal use. Smoking pot recreationally still carries harsh penalties.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A Marcos Victory?
Plus the resignation of Sri Lanka’s prime minister and Taiwan’s pandemic pivot.