Sri Lankan Tamils’ push for reform may prompt violence

Ethnic Tamil politicians are seeking constitutional reform and restitution of rights

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Indonesian incumbent will likely win populism contest

Campaigning for the April presidential election has been dominated by populist politics

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The government has not privatised the state banks but uses them as instruments of policy and allegedly patronage

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Within the region, several governments face a challenge to curb Islamist militancy

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Countering violent extremism still has currency in the Sahel, but the future of external support for it is clouded

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The military’s conflict with the ethnic Rakhine Arakan Army is escalating

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A recent survey suggests that social conservatism is far more limited than suggested by the 2018 presidential election

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Several Gulf states are making efforts to improve their reputation over acceptance of other faiths

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Reports of an Islamic State plot foiled in Kazakhstan highlight the challenges facing Central Asian governments

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A major attack in Kenya's capital raises questions over how to mitigate the terrorist threat al-Shabaab poses

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