This episode reflects on the genocides impacting Southeast Asia and speaks with Committee to Project Journalist’s (CPJ) Bey Lih Yi on the challenges impacting media freedom in Southeast Asia. 

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This episode looks at trends regarding transnational crime/scam centers in Southeast Asia with transnational crime and security expert Jason Tower. 

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This episode looks at Indonesia’s civil-military relations with Verve Research’s Natalie Sambhi and shares observations on contemporary Indonesian politics with BRIN’s Wasisto Raharjo Jati.

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This episode looks at the coming Bangsamoro elections in the Philippines with Georgi Engelbrecht.

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This episode looks at India’s relationship with Southeast Asia with JNU’s associate professor Rahul Mishra. 

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This episode looks at the conflict in Papua with Dr. Hipolitus Wangge, examining recent trends and challenges.

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This episode discusses factors shaping the recent protests in Indonesia with Dr Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa of BRIN. 

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This episode focuses on contemporary developments and challenges facing Laos with Associate Professor Keith Barney of the Australian National University. 

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This episode looks at Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy with Jonathan Berkshire Miller, and highlights Canada’s increased engagement with the region. 

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This episode looks at the major developments in Myanmar's economy since the junta coup of February 2021.

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