Nathan Paul Southern
@NathanPSouthern
Ops Director @ EWP/Security investigator: @ForeignPolicy, @GI_TOC, @BrookingsInst, @SCMPNews, @Ajenglish, @Guardian Get me on: [email protected]
Me and @LindsAKennedy’s latest piece for @AJEnglish explores what happens to victims of cyber slavery/pig butchering once they are ‘rescued’ from the compounds. Police and immigration officials across the region treat victims as bad as the traffickers. aljazeera.com/amp/features/2…
My appearance on @trtworld discusses the emerging border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and once again stresses the role of the enormous criminal scamming economy devloping around the contested region. youtube.com/watch?v=Ostj3S…
I am trying to raise some funds to get extra protective gear for journalists operating in Cambodia covering the growing conflict. It would be a big help if anyone can consider a wee donation to keep some reporters alive as the fighting continues on the border: Here it is mate…
Here I am on @WIONews chatting hours after the breakout of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and stressing the importance of illicit economies in this contested region on what could quickly become a full scale war.
Thailand closes all border points with Cambodia after a new round of clashes that began between the two countries Thai residents say: We do not want a war @samikshaa3 speaks to @NathanPSouthern, columnist, for more insights
Check my latest comments in the @Kiripost “Cambodia needs to take meaningful action by arresting individuals consistently linked to this trade, including owners of major conglomerates, government officials, and those with close connections, including familial ties, to the highest…
Excellent article about the current "crack-down" on scam centers in #Cambodia, with analysis from @jdanielsims @NathanPSouthern @licadho & others. Well worth reading. kiripost.com/stories/mass-a…
Strong and courageous reporting from inside #Cambodia as the state-party appears to be following an old playbook to deflect international attention from its cash cow criminal industry.
Excellent article about the current "crack-down" on scam centers in #Cambodia, with analysis from @jdanielsims @NathanPSouthern @licadho & others. Well worth reading. kiripost.com/stories/mass-a…
Excellent article about the current "crack-down" on scam centers in #Cambodia, with analysis from @jdanielsims @NathanPSouthern @licadho & others. Well worth reading. kiripost.com/stories/mass-a…
CAMBODIA: Gov-backed media FreshNews posts article about Pursat provincial gov meeting to discuss ongoing online scam crackdown. Although the site is not mentioned in the article, it includes multiple pictures of MDS Heng He Thmorda SEZ scam compound. m.freshnewsasia.com/localnews/3952…
Pretty cool to see me and @LindsAKennedy latest book chapter finally be published on the transnational fentanyl trade.
You can check me out here on @NPR 's The World with @pwinn5 talking casinos and organised crime as Thailand looks to open a legalised gaming and casino sector. theworld.org/segments/2025/…
"the authors witnessed non-uniformed people with company-name signs waiting airside, an area that is normally accessible only to airport staff & passengers. These ‘handlers’ appeared to be meeting large numbers of Chinese & Vietnamese solo travelers who seemed unused to flying.."
Myself and @LindsAKennedy's latest for @GI_TOC explores the role of the aviation industry in the global scam and human trafficking crisis globalinitiative.net/analysis/flyin…
Myself and @LindsAKennedy's latest for @GI_TOC explores the role of the aviation industry in the global scam and human trafficking crisis globalinitiative.net/analysis/flyin…
My latest comments on US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and how the world is being distracted from escalating settlement expansion and military action in the West Bank alongside further civilian deaths in Gaza.
"It is outrageous, grave, unprecedented violation of fundamental principles of Charter of UN" says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi @NathanPSouthern, Operations Director at EWP joins @SehgalRahesha for more on this
My latest comments on the escalating conflict in the Middle East highlight how Netanyahu’s government is increasing the risk of Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon—just as it was beginning to lose support from many of its Western allies. This loss of backing stems from what can now be…
Israel claims Iran has launched a barrage of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel declares a state of emergency in the country @eriknjoka reports @NathanPSouthern, Ops Director @EWP, brings his insights
My latest appearance on @WIONews discusses the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, why this is happening and what are the risks for regional security.
Israel claims Iran has launched a barrage of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel declares a state of emergency in the country @eriknjoka reports @NathanPSouthern, Ops Director @EWP, brings his insights
North Korea, slaves, crypto heists, China and organised crime- what's not to love?! Great chat between @swilliamsjourno and @JordanHarbinger youtube.com/watch?v=ROiOYZ…
North Korea, slaves, crypto heists, China and organised crime- what's not to love?! Great chat between @swilliamsjourno and @JordanHarbinger youtube.com/watch?v=ROiOYZ…