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Myanmar's Rohingya issue handled poorly
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/09/2017
» Less than a year after its last major upsurge in communal violence underpinned by religious tensions between Buddhism and Islam, the northern section of Myanmar's western Rakhine state bordering Bangladesh is again beset with another bout of similar turmoil and bloodshed. The pattern of conflict and violence this time is similar to late last year but the scale and scope are much wider and more lethal. At its root, the ongoing violence in Rakhine is more mixed than the Manichean images of good versus evil being portrayed in the international media.
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Failing over rights, failing ourselves
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/09/2017
» As they posed before the media cameras, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen were all smiles. According to their official statement, they were both looking for joint prosperity as the two countries aim to boost cooperation.
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A 20-year straitjacket?
News, Editorial, Published on 08/09/2017
» As Cambodia faces the prospect of being ruled by the same strongman for another decade, Thailand is set for a future to be dictated by a 20-year national strategy spearheaded by the military men who have ruled the country over the past three years.
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After post-Brexit blues, Europe leaders walk tall again
News, Andrew Hammond, Published on 08/09/2017
» These are unexpectedly good times for the European Union (EU). More than a year after Britons voted to withdraw from the organisation, the euro has hit eight-year highs against the pound, eurozone economies have recorded improved growth and voters have rejected far-right populists in France and Holland.
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All in the family
News, Postbag, Published on 08/09/2017
» Perhaps the quote by Cambodian PM Hun Sen published in the Bangkok Post on Sept 7: "I have decided to continue my job for another 10 years" should have read "I have decided to continue my job running Cambodia as if it was my family business for another 10 years"?
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Le Coup d'état à l'université
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/09/2017
» At first I didn't want to comment on the recent Chula scandal because, like a good Thai, you shouldn't criticise the educational institution that you graduated from, especially one with such history, pride and prestige. If you've been reading my editor's notes, you know I have poked fun at Uncle Tu many times -- he does give me a lot of material to work with! Yet, when it came to the establishment where I received my higher education, I was hesitant.
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