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Washington MonthlyGenocide in Burma
Washington Monthly Explores the Genocide in Burma
The Rohingya may well be the most persecuted people on the planet, and nobody, including the United States, is lifting a finger to help.
Carnegie CouncilIslam and Pluralism in Indonesia
Podcast on Islam and Pluralism in Indonesia
Devin Stewart of the Carnegie Council discusses Islam, democracy and challenges in contemporary politics in Indonesia with Margaret Scott.
Institute for Policy Analysis of ConflictRebuilding after Communal Violence: Lessons from Tolikara, Papua
Rebuilding After Communal Violence in Papua
Jakarta-based Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict takes a look at what has happened since violence broke out in Tolikara, Papua.
ReutersMilitary Training Civilians to Protect Against Perceived Threats to Nation
Military Training Civilians to Protect Against Perceived Threats to Nation
The New York TimesGovernor of Jakarta Bucks Indonesia’s Party Politics
Governor of Jakarta Bucks Indonesia’s Party Politics
The Guardian‘17,000 Islands of Imagination’: Discovering Indonesian Literature
‘17,000 Islands of Imagination’: Discovering Indonesian Literature
The EconomistCash for questions : Barack Obama in Vietnam
Cash for questions : Barack Obama in Vietnam
Duterte's Final Rally
These images from Philippine presidential front-runner Rodrigo Duterte's huge final rally at Manila's Luneta Park on May 7, 2016 focus on the excitement and color of a hard-fought campaign - and especially the strong emotions at play. In the final picture, vice-presidential candidate Alan Cayetano snaps group selfies from the stage.
Asia FoundationWhat a Duterte Win Means for Philippines
What a Duterte Win Means for Philippines
In 2010, the Philippines conducted its first-ever automated poll, and I wrote that “elections had changed, but politics didn’t.” This year for a second time, a general election, including the presidency, was automated. Again we had concessions from presidential candidates the day after the polls instead of having to wait weeks for a manual count.
Asia FoundationImperatives for Peace Face New President in the Philippines
Imperatives for Peace Face New President in the Philippines
As the campaign period for the May 9 Philippine general elections comes to a close, increasing numbers of Bangsamoro peace process advocates are pushing national and local candidates for more explicit statements regarding their strategy in resolving the protracted conflict in Mindanao. Some worry about whether the peace process will continue under a new president.
Saigoneer[Photos] 30 Images of 1975 Saigon
[Photos] 30 Images of 1975 Saigon
On April 30, Vietnam marked 41 years since the end of the American War. While Saigon has changed dramatically in those four decades, transforming into the economic heart of the country as well as its most modern metropolis, April 30, 1975 was a fateful day for the city's residents – and, of course, the country as a whole. Though much of Saigon's history does not exist on film or on paper, this day – and the months which followed – were well-documented in the city.
Trump, Le Pen and the enduring appeal of nationalism
Mark Mazower on Benedict Anderson and the enduring relevance of his analysis of Nationalism
Southeast Asia GlobeMake or break time for the Mekong
Make or break time for the Mekong
As drought lingers and unfettered dam construction plugs the Mekong river, managing the life-giving waterway becomes ever more crucial. All eyes are now on a new China-led initiative that claims to have the region’s best interests at heart
Maritime Awareness Project A new platform for analyses and data on maritime security
Gain a better understanding of the South China Sea Dispute with MAP
The National Bureau of Asian Research and the Sasakawa USA have partnered on a new innovative platform for analyses and data on maritime security called the Maritime Awareness Project (MAP). The MAP portal combines exciting, interactive mapping technology with rigorous analyses from the world’s leading maritime experts to serve as the leading authoritative resource on maritime issues.
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Thai Update 2016—what you missed
The 2016 Thailand Update at Columbia was attended by around 50 people throughout the day, drawn by the line-up of expert speakers discussing different aspects of Thailand's politics, society and economy. Read more
Irony in Malaysia
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad became internationally known in 1997 when he blamed Wall Street and Jewish bankers for deliberately causing the Southeast Asian Financial Crisis. He viewed every drop in the Malaysian stock market and value of the Ringgit as a global conspiracy. He stridently denounced foreign intervention and meddling in Malaysia’s domestic affairs... Read more
Trawler Confrontation: A Pivotal Juncture in Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy?
A mid-March incident in which two armed Chinese coastguard ships forced an Indonesian patrol boat to release a Chinese fishing trawler it was towing to land after catching it fishing illegally within its Natuna Island EEZ may turn out to be a pivotal juncture in Indonesia’s policy toward the South China Sea issue. Read more
Indonesian Literature in the Margins
With support from the Lontar Foundation and the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN), the Asian American Writers’ Workshop has been publishing a series on Indonesian Literature in the Margins. Read more