Zachary Abuza
@zachabuza.bsky.social
Southeast Asian politics and security. Professor at the National War College, adjunct at Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program, and columnist for Radio Free Asia/Benar News. Surly New Englander. Views are my own, not NWC/DOD.
Never fun to come back from leave, but holding the new book is kind of special. www.rienner.com/title/The_Vi...
July 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Never fun to come back from leave, but holding the new book is kind of special. www.rienner.com/title/The_Vi...
I am pleased to announce that my book on the Vietnamese military is finally out. It's been a long road. Thanks to all who have helped and encouraged me along the way for what was originally written as an in-house primer for my
National War College students.
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National War College students.
www.rienner.com/title/The_Vi...
July 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I am pleased to announce that my book on the Vietnamese military is finally out. It's been a long road. Thanks to all who have helped and encouraged me along the way for what was originally written as an in-house primer for my
National War College students.
www.rienner.com/title/The_Vi...
National War College students.
www.rienner.com/title/The_Vi...
On this week's Straight Talk Southeast Asia, a discussion with Prof. Ronald Holmes on why the #Philippine elections matter, the key issues, & how they could (re)shape the national political landscape.
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May 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
On this week's Straight Talk Southeast Asia, a discussion with Prof. Ronald Holmes on why the #Philippine elections matter, the key issues, & how they could (re)shape the national political landscape.
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#Singapore's GE is more than a test of the popularity of PM Lawrence Wong & PAP's 4G leadership. New candidates & patterns of voter engagement will shape both PAP & opposition. @dririshsea speaks with Dr Elvin Ong in this election primer.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#Singapore's GE is more than a test of the popularity of PM Lawrence Wong & PAP's 4G leadership. New candidates & patterns of voter engagement will shape both PAP & opposition. @dririshsea speaks with Dr Elvin Ong in this election primer.
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Dr. Khoo Ying-hooi discussed Xi’s visit to Malaysia & how the regional order is changing in response to the Trump Administration’s tariff threats. She concluded by sharing her thoughts on how ASEAN is engaging Myanmar post-earthquake. Do listen.
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April 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Dr. Khoo Ying-hooi discussed Xi’s visit to Malaysia & how the regional order is changing in response to the Trump Administration’s tariff threats. She concluded by sharing her thoughts on how ASEAN is engaging Myanmar post-earthquake. Do listen.
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge’s takeover of Phnom Penh and the start of Year Zero. 1.5 million #Cambodians perished in 3.5 years. Unusually tone deaf for Chinese President Xi Jinping to arrive there on this day.
April 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge’s takeover of Phnom Penh and the start of Year Zero. 1.5 million #Cambodians perished in 3.5 years. Unusually tone deaf for Chinese President Xi Jinping to arrive there on this day.
Well, we had a good run.
Congrats China.
Congrats China.
April 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Well, we had a good run.
Congrats China.
Congrats China.
MAH: Give me a sign that I should continue to hold power.
The Universe:
The Universe:
March 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
MAH: Give me a sign that I should continue to hold power.
The Universe:
The Universe:
This is astounding. The IC's Annual Threat Assessment is clear eyed about China's political warfare campaign. And yet, the administration has unilaterally dismantled so many of our tools to counter malign Chinese influence: USAID, USIP @VOANews & @RadioFreeAsia. Strategic malpractice.
March 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This is astounding. The IC's Annual Threat Assessment is clear eyed about China's political warfare campaign. And yet, the administration has unilaterally dismantled so many of our tools to counter malign Chinese influence: USAID, USIP @VOANews & @RadioFreeAsia. Strategic malpractice.
S3 EP9 of Straight Talk SEA is out! @dririshsea.bsky.social talks to @ayechannaing.bsky.social of Democratic Voice of Burma about the media in the Spring Revolution and the need to engender hope and speak the truth to power.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
S3 EP9 of Straight Talk SEA is out! @dririshsea.bsky.social talks to @ayechannaing.bsky.social of Democratic Voice of Burma about the media in the Spring Revolution and the need to engender hope and speak the truth to power.
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Straight Talk Southeast Asia did a deep dive on the regional response to the anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Details on Season 3, Episode 8 can be found here. Please give it a listen. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep76...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Straight Talk Southeast Asia did a deep dive on the regional response to the anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Details on Season 3, Episode 8 can be found here. Please give it a listen. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep76...
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/41dfLbu
Spotify: spoti.fi/41i5LxA
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On this week’s @straighttalksea.bsky.social, @dririshsea.bsky.social speaks to Hishimuddin Hashim on the rescue of 350 #Malaysian trafficking victims from regional scam centers. Please give it a listen! Details for Episode 7 here:
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February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this week’s @straighttalksea.bsky.social, @dririshsea.bsky.social speaks to Hishimuddin Hashim on the rescue of 350 #Malaysian trafficking victims from regional scam centers. Please give it a listen! Details for Episode 7 here:
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To mark the 4th anniversary of the coup, I spoke with @NUGMyanmar’s U Kyaw Zaw on the state of the Spring Revolution for this week’s Straight Talk Southeast Asia. Please give it a listen.
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February 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
To mark the 4th anniversary of the coup, I spoke with @NUGMyanmar’s U Kyaw Zaw on the state of the Spring Revolution for this week’s Straight Talk Southeast Asia. Please give it a listen.
spreaker.com/episode/ep72-t…
Apple: apple.co/3CfvDSy
Spotify: spoti.fi/3PTKoxv
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A happy, healthy and peaceful 2025 to all. May we all be a bit kinder in 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
A happy, healthy and peaceful 2025 to all. May we all be a bit kinder in 2025.
To the deer’s chagrin, Gracie and I chose to #OptOutside today.
November 29, 2024 at 1:49 PM
To the deer’s chagrin, Gracie and I chose to #OptOutside today.
It has been brought to my attention that the deer are currently out back. This afternoon’s scheduled writing will be in recess.
November 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM
It has been brought to my attention that the deer are currently out back. This afternoon’s scheduled writing will be in recess.
The KIA has just taken Kanpaiti, one of the last border crossings with China that the SAC controlled. #Myanmar’s opposition continues to defy Beijing, which has doubled down in its support for the junta. www.rfa.org/english/opin...
November 20, 2024 at 12:23 PM
The KIA has just taken Kanpaiti, one of the last border crossings with China that the SAC controlled. #Myanmar’s opposition continues to defy Beijing, which has doubled down in its support for the junta. www.rfa.org/english/opin...
Great to get out for a hike today.
November 17, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Great to get out for a hike today.
To the copyeditor it goes.
November 16, 2024 at 2:04 PM
To the copyeditor it goes.