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President Joko Widodo and his wife, Iriana, cast their votes in Indonesia’s general election in Gambir, Central Jakarta, April 17, 2019.

Indonesia’s Jokowi Will Remain Tough on Terrorism in Second Term

But president has not stood up to intolerance that allows militancy to thrive, analyst Zachary Abuza argues.

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Worry and Wildcards in Thai Polls

The junta has set things up to give it an edge in the vote, but some factors are beyond its control.
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Round Two of Bangsamoro Plebiscite Yields Mixed Results

The fact that all six Lanao del Norte towns rejected Muslim autonomy could complicate peace prospects.
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Jolo Bombings Dampen Optimism After Autonomy Vote in So. Philippines

Cathedral attack will draw more foreign militants toward Abu Sayyaf, analyst Zachary Abuza warns.
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Slaying of Buddhist Monks in Thai Deep South Jolts Nation

The attack followed the recent killings of three mosque officials in the mainly Muslim far south.
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China’s One Belt, One Road Scheme Faces Obstacles in 2019

Countries in the massive scheme struggle with debt and corruption as environmental concerns arise.
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Thai Election, Potentially Delayed Again, ‘As Rigged as it Gets’

Junta has orchestrated a system where military retains power, whatever the outcome, analyst says.
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