In the Southern Philippines, Delays to Rebuilding Marawi Threaten a Fragile Peace
The longer Marawi is left in ruins, the higher the chance that history could repeat itself.
Why Indonesia’s Papua Insurgency Has Reached a Strategic Stalemate
Widespread protests may have brought Papuan independence to the attention of global audiences last year, but that is unlikely to change the tense status quo in the region.
After Duterte Scraps VFA, What’s Next for the US-Philippine Alliance?
The Visiting Forces Agreement was the glue that held the US-Philippines security relationship together.
Duterte’s Peace Overture to the NPA: Another False Dawn?
The Duterte administration has signaled a willingness to negotiate with the New People’s Army. But this is merely a first step in a long and tenuous peace process.
The Evolving Threat of ISIS in the Philippines
After a lull, could Islamic State rebound in the Philippines?
Myanmar’s Divided Peace Process: Hope amid Escalating Violence?
With ethnic conflicts flaring up and down the country, reinvigorating the nation-level peace process will be challenging – but not impossible.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Landmines and Instability in Myanmar
Renewed violence and a stalling peace process are delaying the start of much-needed mine clearance in Myanmar.
Is India’s Nagaland Peace Process Nearing a Breakthrough?
There is hope that a breakthrough might be imminent in one of India’s longest-running ethnic conflicts.
Tensions Flare Over Malaysia’s Disputed Sea Border with Singapore
A renewed border conflict underlines how bilateral relations have deteriorated since Prime Minister Mahathir came to power last year.
Vietnam’s Struggle to Overcome the Legacy of US Bombs
Will ‘America First’ bring about a premature end to US financial assistance for cleaning up unexploded ordinance from the Vietnam War?
