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Michael Sullivan is a journalist based in Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand. First and foremost radio journalist, also print. Rough work history: 2011-2017 Mostly freelance, frequent contributor from Southeast Asia for National Public Radio (NPR) U.S. Covering Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Also contributor to Nikkei Asian Review and others 2003 to 2010 Senior Asia Correspondent, National Public Radio (NPR) based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Covering region with occasional trips to war zones and disaster areas in the Middle East and South Asia 1998-2003 Senior Asia Correspondent, National Public Radio (NPR) based in New Delhi, Islamabad and Kabul. Main responsibilities covering politics and conflict in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, also reported from Middle East and other areas as assigned 1995-2003 Senior Producer, Foreign Desk, National Public Radio (NPR). Reported and produced stories with reporters from around the globe at various NPR bureaus. Reported and produced stories from over 50 countries. 1993-1995 Executive Producer, All Things Considered, National Public Radio flagship evening news program based in Washington, D.C. 1991-1993 London reporter, National Public Radio 1986-1991 Producer, All Things Considered, National Public Radio flagship evening news program based in Washington, D.C. Three Overseas Press Club Awards for work in Bosnia, Haiti and Vietnam One Robert F. Kennedy Award for work in Bosnia. Three Peabody Awards (shared) for coverage of Gulf War and War in Afghanistan
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Tension rises between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila amidst escalating tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. A recent incident involved a collision and water cannon attack by Chinese coast guard vessels on Philippine resupply boats. The Philippines has increased its assertiveness in the region, conducting joint patrols with the U.S. and other allies, and seeking economic support to counter potential Chinese economic coercion. China criticizes U.S. involvement, while experts suggest neither China nor the U.S. desire a conflict, despite the risk of accidental escalation.
Tension rises between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila amidst escalating tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. A recent incident involved a Chinese coast guard vessel colliding with a Philippine resupply boat and another being hit by a water cannon. The Philippines has increased its assertiveness in the region, conducting joint patrols with the U.S. and Australia, and seeking partnerships with other nations like France. China accuses the U.S. of using the Philippines as a pawn, while Philippine experts emphasize the country's own strategic interests. The U.S. is obligated to defend the Philippines under a mutual defense treaty, but experts suggest neither China nor the U.S. desire a direct conflict, despite the risks of escalation with each encounter.
Tension rises between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea
Heightened tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have led to confrontations involving the Chinese and Philippine coast guards. The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has adopted a strategy of 'assertive transparency' by documenting Chinese aggression and enhancing military cooperation with the U.S. and other allies. Experts suggest that while neither China nor the U.S. seeks a direct conflict, the ongoing confrontations risk escalating into a major crisis. The situation reflects broader geopolitical dynamics, including the Philippines' strategic positioning and concerns over U.S. reliability.
Tension rises between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea
Heightened tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have led to confrontations, including a recent collision and water cannon incident involving Chinese and Philippine vessels. The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has adopted a strategy of 'assertive transparency' and increased military cooperation with the U.S. and other allies. Experts suggest that while neither China nor the U.S. seeks conflict, the ongoing situation risks escalating into a major crisis. The Philippines is also diversifying its security arrangements due to concerns about U.S. reliability and economic coercion by China.
Tension rises between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea
Heightened tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have led to confrontations involving the Chinese and Philippine coast guards. The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has adopted a more assertive stance, including joint patrols with the U.S. and other allies. Experts suggest that while neither China nor the U.S. seeks conflict, the ongoing confrontations risk escalating into a major crisis. The situation reflects broader geopolitical dynamics, including the Philippines' strategic alliances and China's multiple regional disputes.
Tension rises between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea
Heightened tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have led to confrontations, including a recent collision and water cannon incident involving Philippine resupply boats and Chinese coast guard vessels. The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has adopted a strategy of 'assertive transparency' and increased military cooperation with the U.S. and other allies. Experts suggest that while neither China nor the U.S. seeks conflict, the ongoing situation risks escalating into a major crisis.
Mekong River communities rely on it for food — new dams threaten resources
The Mekong River, vital for Southeast Asia's biodiversity and local livelihoods, faces threats from upstream Chinese dams, climate change, and potential new dams. Cambodia's cancellation of two proposed dams is a positive step, but Laos's planned Phou Ngoy dam could devastate the ecosystem, including the migration to Tonle Sap Lake. The Wonders of the Mekong Project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and led by Zeb Hogan from the University of Nevada, Reno, is working to conserve the river's unique species, such as the giant freshwater stingray. However, regional energy policies, particularly Laos's ambition to become the 'battery of Southeast Asia' and Thailand's power purchase agreements, pose significant risks to the river's health and the millions reliant on its resources.
Mekong River communities rely on it for food — new dams threaten resources
The Mekong River, vital for Southeast Asia's biodiversity and local livelihoods, faces threats from upstream Chinese dams, climate change, and potential new dams. Cambodia's cancellation of two proposed dams is a positive step, but Laos's planned Phou Ngoy dam could devastate the region's fishery and ecosystem. The Wonders of the Mekong Project, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development, is working to preserve the river's unique species, including a record-breaking giant stingray. Experts from the Stimson Center and International Rivers express concerns over the impact of hydropower development on the Mekong's biodiversity and the millions relying on it for food.
Mekong River communities rely on it for food — new dams threaten resources
The Mekong River, vital for Southeast Asia's biodiversity and local livelihoods, faces threats from upstream Chinese dams, climate change, and potential new dams. Cambodia's recent cancellation of two proposed dams is a positive step, but concerns remain over Laos' Phou Ngoy dam project, which could devastate the Mekong fishery and affect millions reliant on the river. The Wonders of the Mekong Project, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development and led by University of Nevada's Zeb Hogan, is working to preserve the river's unique species, including the record-breaking 661-pound stingray caught by Moul Thon. Experts like Brian Eyler from the Stimson Center warn of the dire consequences of dam construction, while advocacy groups like International Rivers, represented by Pianporn Deetes, question the legitimacy of new power purchase agreements. The resilience of the Mekong is evident, but its future remains uncertain.
Mekong River communities rely on it for food — new dams threaten resources
The Mekong River, crucial for Southeast Asia's biodiversity and local livelihoods, faces threats from dam construction and climate change. Cambodia's decision to cancel two proposed dams is a positive step, but Laos's plans for the Phou Ngoy dam could have devastating effects on the region's fishery and millions of people dependent on the river. The Wonders of the Mekong Project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and led by Zeb Hogan from the University of Nevada, Reno, is working to understand and preserve the river's unique ecosystem, recently saving and tracking a record-breaking giant stingray. However, the future of the Mekong and its communities remains uncertain as Laos continues to pursue hydropower projects, despite financial setbacks, and Thailand's energy surplus and power purchase agreements pose additional risks.
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