Southeast Asia & Oceania
Australia Sanctions Russia for Invasion of Ukraine
In lockstep with Western partners, Prime Minister Scott Morrison imposed sanctions on Russia that target multiple aspects of its economy.
Gambia Tells Top UN Court Myanmar Genocide Case is Legitimate
As of Wednesday, lawyers for Gambia continue to push for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to proceed with its case against Myanmar, rebutting the Burmese military government’s claims to a mistrial.
Elephant in the Room: ASEAN’s Response to Myanmar’s Military Junta
On Feb. 17, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) delegates arrived in Phnom Penh for their annual ministerial retreat.
New Zealand Rejects Myanmar After Both Join World’s Largest Free Trade Deal
On Feb. 9, after months of internationally condemning Myanmar's military government, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that all “high-level” political contact between the two countries would end.
Presidential Election Campaigns Begin In The Philippines
Presidential and vice presidential campaigns began this week in the Philippines, with candidates looking to fill President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo’s seats.