Luke Hunt

Luke Hunt

Luke Hunt is a South-east Asia correspondent for The Diplomat and has worked in journalism for more than 25 years. He has served as bureau chief for Agence France-Presse in Cambodia and in Afghanistan during the Taliban occupation where he was commended by the United Nations for the 'best and most insightful' coverage of the Afghan civil war.

Featured Articles

  1. Bush and Cheney on Trial

    SocietySoutheast AsiaMalaysia

    The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal accuses George W. Bush and Dick Cheney of war crimes. They are serious accusations, but this isn’t a serious court.

  1. Khmer Rouge, a Family Affair

    SocietySoutheast AsiaCambodia

    The latest evidence at Cambodia’s landmark trial offers some grisly insights into how the Khmer Rouge operated during Pol Pot’s reign.

  2. Aung San Suu Kyi Sweeps to Win

    PoliticsSoutheast AsiaBurma

    Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy look to have scored key victories in by-elections in Burma on Sunday.

  3. Will ASEAN Tackle South China Sea?

    PoliticsSoutheast AsiaCambodia

    Burma is likely to be the main talking point at next week’s ASEAN summit. But will they dare tackle China’s territorial claims?

  4. Gillard Looks Ahead with Reshuffle

    OceaniaPolitics

    Fresh from fending off a leadership challenge, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reshuffled her cabinet. Is it enough to lift Labor’s sagging fortunes?

  5. Was Bangkok Just the Start?

    SecuritySoutheast AsiaThailand

    The alleged Iranian attacks on Israeli diplomats underscore the changing face of terrorism. The fight is increasingly likely to be waged in Asia.

  6. Mullah Omar: Last Man Standing

    Central AsiaSecurityAfghanistan

    Osama bin Laden is dead, but his close ally and Taliban chief Mullah Omar still complicates the future of Afghanistan.