Politics & Society
Based in Singapore, I cover underground culture, social movements, electoral politics, & queer identities across Southeast Asia. My work encompasses investigative journalism, research & commentary, as well as videography & audiovisual content.
Author of 'Pandan Brief', a weekly newsletter covering social politics, queer issues, and subcultures across Southeast Asia.
Work featured in Washington Post, Thomson Reuters Foundation, VICE, The Diplomat, Southeast Asia Globe, and more.
Other writings include political risk analysis, academia, food & travel blogging, and SEO copywriting.
Reach me at robinvochelet[at]gmail.com for inquiries & freelance projects.
Politics & Society
Insights into Pew Research Center's latest survey on government criticism and free speech across Asia.
Amid Southeast Asia's growing support for Palestinians in Gaza, treatment of minority groups at home is brought into the spotlight.
The Boeing 777 was carrying more than 200 passengers and diverted to Thailand after the incident, which killed one person.
Netiporn Sanesangkhom died in custody following a 109-day hunger strike. Her struggle sheds light on where Thailand's democracy movement stands.
After years of uncertainty, the 4G leadership group's underdog will become Singapore's next Prime Minister on May 15.
Three years after the Tatmadaw took over, the civil conflict is reaching unprecedented levels of destruction - and hopelessness.
Following a ban on public rallies related to Israel-Palestine, local activists are mobilizing online to demonstrate solidarity for the Palestinian cause.
Several of the city-state's NGOs are joining forces to highlight the overlap between climate and social justice, and the urgent need to address both.
Ahead of Friday's presidential election, anti-establishment voters are struggling with what to make of the "independent" candidate's campaign.
A recent series of road accidents has once again raised questions about the treatment of the city-state's large population of foreign laborers.