Asia/Oceania Desk

Myanmar Civil War: Intensifying Conflict and a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Myanmar Civil War: Intensifying Conflict and a ...

Mack Brosious

The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has intensified, with rising armed resistance and a worsening humanitarian situation. Key developments highlight significant military losses, increasing resistance efforts, a growing humanitarian crisis,...

Myanmar Civil War: Intensifying Conflict and a ...

Mack Brosious

The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has intensified, with rising armed resistance and a worsening humanitarian situation. Key developments highlight significant military losses, increasing resistance efforts, a growing humanitarian crisis,...

Rebels in Myanmar claim a key city from Junta forces

Rebels in Myanmar claim a key city from Junta f...

Mack Brosious

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has announced that it has captured the city of Lashio in northern Shan State, approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the Chinese border,...

Rebels in Myanmar claim a key city from Junta f...

Mack Brosious

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has announced that it has captured the city of Lashio in northern Shan State, approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the Chinese border,...

French Authorities Regain Control of New Caledonia's Capital After Two Weeks of Unrest

French Authorities Regain Control of New Caledo...

Mack Brosious

French authorities have regained full control of New Caledonia's capital, Noumea, following two weeks of unrest that resulted in seven deaths and significant destruction. The Pacific territory has a history...

French Authorities Regain Control of New Caledo...

Mack Brosious

French authorities have regained full control of New Caledonia's capital, Noumea, following two weeks of unrest that resulted in seven deaths and significant destruction. The Pacific territory has a history...

Myanmar conflict update

Myanmar conflict update

Mack Brosious

Last week, rebel forces captured Myawaddy, a key trading hub in Myanmar, from the ruling junta. Rebels who fought against junta troops in Myawaddy described a demoralized military that was...

Myanmar conflict update

Mack Brosious

Last week, rebel forces captured Myawaddy, a key trading hub in Myanmar, from the ruling junta. Rebels who fought against junta troops in Myawaddy described a demoralized military that was...

Mexican Drug Cartels Overtake Southeast Asian Rivals as Top Meth Suppliers to Australia

Mexican Drug Cartels Overtake Southeast Asian R...

Mack Brosious

In a recent announcement, Australian authorities revealed that drug cartels hailing from Mexico, the United States, and Canada have surpassed competitors in Southeast Asia to become the primary suppliers of...

Mexican Drug Cartels Overtake Southeast Asian R...

Mack Brosious

In a recent announcement, Australian authorities revealed that drug cartels hailing from Mexico, the United States, and Canada have surpassed competitors in Southeast Asia to become the primary suppliers of...

Myanmar Conflict Continues

Myanmar Conflict Continues

Mack Brosious

A week ago, one of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed alliances launched a coordinated attack on a dozen military outposts in northern Shan State, along the country’s eastern border with...

Myanmar Conflict Continues

Mack Brosious

A week ago, one of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed alliances launched a coordinated attack on a dozen military outposts in northern Shan State, along the country’s eastern border with...