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Islamic State's three tactics that will bring terror closer to home
Commentary
Islamic State's three tactics that will bring terror closer to home
Originally published in ABC Opinion. Lydia Khalil
Sri Lanka’s perfect storm of failure
Commentary
Sri Lanka’s perfect storm of failure
Originally published in Foreign PolicyLydia Khalil
The World’s Most Complicated Single-Day Election Is a Feat of Democracy
Commentary
The World’s Most Complicated Single-Day Election Is a Feat of Democracy
Indonesia’s ability to hold free and fair polls illustrates many of the oft-hidden processes that, beyond the simple act of casting ballots, underpin democratic societies. …
Four men, three Indonesian contradictions
Commentary
Four men, three Indonesian contradictions
The choice of running mate by both candidates illustrates their efforts to overcome Indonesia's size, diversity and difficulty to govern. Originally published in the …
China’s Doghouse Is Smaller Than It Looks
Commentary
China’s Doghouse Is Smaller Than It Looks
Originally published in Bloomberg OpinionRichard McGregor
Indonesia must seize trade war opportunity
Commentary
Indonesia must seize trade war opportunity
Jakarta needs export-boosting policies to draw global manufacturers diversifying away from China. Originally published in Nikkei Asian Review. Ben Bland
Captured Islamic State fighters pose dilemma for Western countries
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Captured Islamic State fighters pose dilemma for Western countries
Originally published in The AustralianRodger Shanahan
Can outside pressure shift Beijing?
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Can outside pressure shift Beijing?
Originally published in Nikkei Asian ReviewRichard McGregor
Deal will help tame Indonesia's risks
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Deal will help tame Indonesia's risks
Originally published in Australian Financial ReviewBen Bland