Michael Hart
Michael Hart is a writer and researcher covering civil conflict and postwar issues in Southeast Asia. He has researched for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), and has contributed to World Politics Review, The Diplomat, Asia Sentinel and Geopolitical Monitor.
Articles written by Michael Hart
Can a New Generation of Leaders Tackle Laos’ Debt Woes?
Michael Hart
Monday, March 8, 2021
Unscathed by COVID-19, Laos Gambles on Megaprojects to Revive Its Economy
Michael Hart
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
COVID-19 Is Just the Latest Setback in Myanmar’s Troubled Peace Process
Michael Hart
Monday, June 8, 2020
Can a Renewed Push to End Separatist Violence in Thailand Succeed?
Michael Hart
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Fractious Party Politics Threatens to Upend a Succession Plan in Malaysia
Michael Hart
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020
Will an End to Military Rule Revive Peace Talks in Southern Thailand?
Michael Hart
Friday, Aug. 23, 2019
Abu Sayyaf Is Bringing More of ISIS’ Brutal Tactics to the Philippines
Michael Hart
Monday, July 22, 2019
With Autonomy in the Southern Philippines, Muslim Rebels Must Learn How to Govern
Michael Hart
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
Mahathir Positions Malaysia as a Check on China’s Ambitions in Southeast Asia
Michael Hart
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018
Myanmar’s Ethnic Conflicts Have Multiple Fronts, and High Barriers to Peace
Michael Hart
Thursday, May 24, 2018
China’s Influence Steadily Grows in Laos, Weathering Political Change
Michael Hart
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
Despite His Tough Talk, the Philippines’ Duterte Faces Long Odds Against Abu Sayyaf
Michael Hart
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017
Unscathed by COVID-19, Laos Gambles on Megaprojects to Revive Its Economy
Michael Hart
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
Can a Renewed Push to End Separatist Violence in Thailand Succeed?
Michael Hart
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Abu Sayyaf Is Bringing More of ISIS’ Brutal Tactics to the Philippines
Michael Hart
Monday, July 22, 2019
Mahathir Positions Malaysia as a Check on China’s Ambitions in Southeast Asia
Michael Hart
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018
Myanmar’s Ethnic Conflicts Have Multiple Fronts, and High Barriers to Peace
Michael Hart
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Can a New Generation of Leaders Tackle Laos’ Debt Woes?
Michael Hart
Monday, March 8, 2021
COVID-19 Is Just the Latest Setback in Myanmar’s Troubled Peace Process
Michael Hart
Monday, June 8, 2020
Fractious Party Politics Threatens to Upend a Succession Plan in Malaysia
Michael Hart
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020
Will an End to Military Rule Revive Peace Talks in Southern Thailand?
Michael Hart
Friday, Aug. 23, 2019
With Autonomy in the Southern Philippines, Muslim Rebels Must Learn How to Govern
Michael Hart
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
China’s Influence Steadily Grows in Laos, Weathering Political Change
Michael Hart
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
Despite His Tough Talk, the Philippines’ Duterte Faces Long Odds Against Abu Sayyaf
Michael Hart
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017