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Parallel efforts to ease Myanmar crisis could clash

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MYANMAR

Indonesia, the group’s 2023 chair, has in recent months engaged with different sides in the conflict behind closed doors. Separately, on April 25, a small group of regional…

Islamist influence will grow in Bangladesh

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BANGLADESH

The government promised severe action against the perpetrators, many of whom support hard-line Islamist parties and pressure groups. Although the attacks attracted widespread…

India will be somewhat more open to Chinese investors

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INDIA/CHINA

Jaishankar later told media that bilateral relations cannot be “normal” if the situation at the India-China border remains “abnormal”. The two sides have only partially disengaged…

Rising emissions worsen global disaster risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate and disaster risk.

Outlook for a Rakhine solution in Myanmar is poor

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MYANMAR

Another 20,000 were gathering near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border yesterday following Rohingya militia attacks on police and military installations. The situation in Rakhine State…

India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

Myanmar armed groups eye leverage through 2020 poll

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MYANMAR

Situation regarding Myanmar's ethnic armed organisations.

Bangladesh faces stormy lead-up to elections

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BANGLADESH

The next general election is expected in January. The health of BNP leader Khaleda Zia, under house arrest, is reportedly deteriorating seriously. Separately, the United States…

Bangladesh government will shrug off criticism

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BANGLADESH

Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…

Sri Lanka will try to manage debt without IMF help

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SRI LANKA

The government nevertheless remains under pressure from domestic critics and external stakeholders because of dwindling foreign exchange (forex) reserves and a growing debt…