Beyond the Indus

How have states chosen to engage the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan three years later?

The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda () and Katie Putz () discuss the state of Afghanistan three years after the Taliban’s return. Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast ; if you use Windows or Android, you can subscribe , or .

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The veteran Bangkok-based photojournalist takes aim at the World Press Photo awards.

[caption id="attachment_272822" align="alignright" width="173"] Irish photojournalist Nic Dunlop. (Photo supplied)[/caption]

What will become of Bangladesh’s position in Asia following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster?

’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda () and Katie Putz () discuss the geopolitical implications of the 2024 political crisis in Bangladesh.

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How will a possible change in U.S. direction in 2024 manifest in the region?

’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda () and Katie Putz () discuss the candidates in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the implications for Asia.

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What does the death of Vietnam's second-longest serving party chief mean for the country?

’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda () is joined by Sebastian Strangio, 's Southeast Asia editor, to discuss the implications of Nguyen Phu Trong's death for Vietnam.

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A conversation with Lars Olsen about Cambodia’s hybrid tribunal and lessons for prosecuting war crimes elsewhere.

Michael Martin of CSIS discusses the progress of the conflict, and the possible impact of the U.S. presidential election.

How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan?

’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda () and Katie Putz () discuss Lai Ching-te's inauguration as the new president of Taiwan and the outcome of the Indian 2024 general elections.

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If you like the podcast and have suggestions for content, please leave a review and rating on iTunes and TuneIn. You can contact the host, Ankit Panda, .

"Even in a forgotten war, everyone has a right to a home," says the veteran aid worker.

Fr. John Murray is an Australian Catholic priest with Caritas Thailand who has worked extensively with refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) since arriving in the northwest border regions almost 20 years ago.

He says the war inside Myanmar remains forgotten in a world overwhelmed by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine but more has to be done for the IDPs, which the says number around 3 million people.

That could include taking out 10-year leases on land from the Thai government where proper accommodation and facilities could be built to house those fleeing the conflict, which erupted after Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing and his military ousted an elected government in early 2021.

But there are issues, including a reluctance by Thai authorities and the U.N. to classify IDPs who cross the border into Thailand as refugees, which would be appropriate under international law and has muddied the waters in regards to who qualifies for assistance.

There are also new laws under consideration, which would concentrate control of foreign non-governmental organizations with the Thai government, limiting foreign staffing, which could impact funding.

Murray, who studied at universities in Australia and Britain and is a Brother with the Order of St. Augustine, spoke with The Diplomat’s Luke Hunt in Bangkok about the lack of young people left in Myanmar, and who fled the conflict and conscription into Thailand or joined the opposition’s ranks.

He also says Min Aung Hlaing this war given the severe losses his military has suffered since anti-regime forces, including 20 ethnic armed organizations and the People's Defense Force, launched during the dry season offensive in November.