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Charles McDermid

Veteran American journalist in Cambodia. Expert on China and Southeast Asia with deep experience in the region. Areas of expertise: conflict and disaster reporting, South China Sea disputes, religious issues, crime, elections, environment and ASEAN/regional diplomacy.

Staff Editor for The New York Times from 2014 to 2018. Held leadership positions at major news agencies, including Al Jazeera English, and reported in Asia and the Middle East for with TIME, Newsweek, LA Times and other outlets. Available for sharp, insightful commentary on short notice.

 
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Dozens of companies launch US$1 billion bid to end plastic pollution in Asia but environmentalists dismiss it as ‘greenwashing’ stunt

Indonesian YouTube star is first South-East Asian to rack up 10 million subscribers

Lion Air disaster: just a blip in Asia’s runaway air travel boom?

The LGBTI rights crisis unfolding before Indonesia’s elections

Myanmar, John McCain, Pope Francis: Your Tuesday Briefing

Malcolm Turnbull, Trade War, Amazon Tribe: Your Friday Briefing

Korean Families, Kerala, Asia Argento: Your Tuesday Briefing

Laos Dam, Greece, North Korea: Your Wednesday Briefing

California Today: Are Criminal Justice Reforms Making the State Safer?

Thai Rescue, Boris Johnson, World Cup: Your Tuesday Briefing

Thailand, World Cup, LeBron James: Your Tuesday Briefing

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