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The effects of decisions about sugar made during tumultuous periods in Indonesian history linger into the contemporary era.

The climate of increased repression is having a chilling effect on CSOs (civil society organisations), especially those with a human rights focus.

Citizen trust in Thailand’s political system has been seriously affected by the problems in the handling of the pandemic.

These case studies analyse both the psychological and communal effects of violence and natural disasters and how communities attempt to overcome their effects.

"I saw for the first time that Buddhist philosophy was connected to daily struggles and politics at a very fundamental level."

...with persistent advocacy outside of the courts and increased social acceptance...it is possible for the ideal family unit to expand beyond heterosexual norms.

Dr Ni Win Zaw’s vision and commitment to development of education will take considerable time to replace.

...more critical than leadership or domestic politics in accounting for Thailand’s decade of foreign policy retrenchment is...regional and geopolitics.

This public health problem demands a radically different solution.

The 2020 Protest posed an existential threat to the Thai state. The government of Prayuth Chan-ocha has enlisted every available weapon to fight back, including COVID-19.

The loyalty of some Islamist groups to AQ, and by extension, the Taliban, is evident from the content posted on their respective affiliated websites and publications.

Throughout the update, the importance of targeting any sanctions imposed by the international community was also emphasised.