[Editor: I want to wrap up this series on the democratic movement in Thailand. A Prime Minister, real estate mogul Srettha Thavisin, has been chosen from the Pheu Thai Party, … Continue reading →
Editor: The Thai progressive Move Forward Party was elected by majority vote several months ago. They have not been able to secure the required number of votes from members of … Continue reading →
Notes on the Surveillance State and AI. by Henry Blanke I am an ardent revolutionary. As this historical moment is not ripe, my interventions are more in theory rather than … Continue reading →
In Thailand, ‘socially engaged Buddhism’ goes beyond meditation to seek justice A network of socially conscious Buddhists is challenging conceptions of personal devotion to tackle pressing problems in the faith … Continue reading →
The fight for democracy in Thailand is ongoing as Move Forward’s progressive candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, continues to contend for position as Prime Minister. Another vote is underway this week. Car … Continue reading →
The following article in Himal Southasian is Tissaranee Gunasekara ‘s analysis of the role of Buddhist monks in the political crisis in Sri Lanka, precipitated by the fall of the Rajapaksa … Continue reading →
Two great moments in the ongoing revolution in Myanmar: First, Myanmar Now: Sanctions by the US and European Union have left the Myanmar military scrambling for money. According to Myanmar NOW, … Continue reading →
I would like to offer a commentary on the following article in Buddhist Door Global, which is an analysis of a 32-page feature article in Weekly Toyo Keiazi (Japanese only) … Continue reading →
Two Junta-controlled banks that finance the purchase of weapons for the military in Myanmar are now under US sanctions: [Email from Int’l Campaign for the Rohingya]: “In breaking news today, the … Continue reading →
This week (6-12-23), Himal Mag reports on the ongoing protests by Myanmar democracy activists against China’s support of the military regime in Myanmar. They are protesting the CCP’s support for … Continue reading →
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