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September 18, 2019

Hong Kong
Podcast: Joshua Wong and Brian Leung on Hong Kong's Pro-democracy Movement

Ever since protests gained traction in late spring, Hong Kong has been a focal point for international attention. The protests, which drew approximately two million participants at one point, have co…

Podcast A man walks past a graffiti during a march to demand democracy and political reforms in Hong Kong, China, August 18, 2019.

April 4, 2013

Asia
New From CFR: Joshua Kurlantzick on Democracy’s Woes

In an interview and op-ed last week, CFR fellow Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes the setbacks facing democracy as autocratic powers such as China and Russia advance their own political philosophies in the…

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May 16, 2024

Thailand
Thailand’s Government Promised Change. It’s Delivering Chaos

The government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has done little to address Thailand’s pressing issues, and now, after a Cabinet reshuffle and high-profile resignations, it seems to be in chaos.

The government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has done little to address Thailand’s pressing issues, and now, after a Cabinet reshuffle and high-profile resignations, it seems to be in chaos.

March 1, 2013

Development
New From CFR: Joshua Kurlantzick on ASEAN Economic Growth

This week on CFR’s Asia Unbound blog, CFR fellow Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes a new article from the Asia Sentinel about ASEAN countries’ exceptional economic growth. As he writes: ...ASEAN is benefi…

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January 11, 2013

Energy and Environment
New From CFR: Joshua Kurlantzick on Indonesia’s Infrastructure and Growth

Yesterday on CFR’s Asia Unbound blog, CFR fellow Joshua Kurlantzick suggested that resource nationalism could threaten Indonesia’s economic development. As he argues: There is certainly nothing wron…

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May 15, 2024

Myanmar
Will 2024 Be the Junta’s End in Myanmar?

Myanmar’s civil war between resistance groups and the ruling military junta has reached a decisive phase.

A soldier wearing fatigues stands in a jungle facing away from the camera with a gun over his shoulder.