Category: Opinion

The latest opinion from those committed to making our region fair, just and democratic.


FORSEA-Rohingya-genocide

US GENOCIDE RESOLUTION WELCOME, BUT ROHINGYA NEED MORE

The United States will not intercede, meanwhile, Myanmar's neighbours see it through the economic lens, so an international coalition for the Rohingya is needed.

/ December 15, 2018
Thailand-election-military-Pavin-Chachavalponpun-FORSEA

NO MATTER HOW THAILAND VOTES, THE MILITARY’S GRIP WILL STAY

Even if those who oppose the junta win the elections, they would be deeply hampered by the constitution’s anti-democratic elements.

/ December 14, 2018

THE 2018 ANTI-ICERD RALLY IN MALAYSIA: FLASHBACK TO LONDON IN 1936

The December 8, 2018 anti-ICERD rally in Malaysia reminds one of the 1936 Battle of Cable Street in London. Both show the racialist character of protesters and the threat of violence.

/ December 8, 2018