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South-east Asian governments will curb Islamist threat

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Terrorism threat in South-east Asia.

Jakarta will lead in South-east Asian counterterrorism

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asian governments' fight against terrorism.

Jokowi’s successor will have final say on capital move

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INDONESIA

Jokowi first expressed determination to shift the seat of government from Jakarta in April 2019, shortly after the election in which he secured a second and final five-year term…

ASEAN-China sea code remains years away

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ASEAN/CHINA

China’s continued assertion of its expansive claims not only creates friction between Beijing and the South-east Asian claimants but also increases US-Chinese tensions.

Appeal of nuclear energy grows in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…

South-east Asia’s edtech sector will mature unevenly

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

This has stretched -- but also stimulated -- the emerging edtech sector in the region, and uncovered the many challenges the sector faces in the long term.

Simultaneous elections will weaken Indonesia’s parties

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INDONESIA

The legislative poll will occur alongside the presidential one on April 17, 2019, and parties have been forced to commit already to a presidential candidate.

Australia election produces South Pacific rethink

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AUSTRALIA

While campaigning for this month’s general election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned China that establishing a military base on the Solomon Islands would cross “a red line”…

China's foray into South Asia is risky for both sides

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SOUTH ASIA

China's ties with smaller South Asian countries.

South-east Asia coastguard growth could see friction

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Development of South-east Asian coastguards and their geopolitical implications.