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Southern Philippines’ Conflict: Quest for a Settlement
Chongtham Gunnamani sheds light on the peace talks between the Government of Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

Indo-Vietnam Defence Relations: Strategically Responsive
Amruta Karambelkar argues for greater defence engagement between India and Vietnam

The Anwar Verdict and Malaysian Elections: What will be the Impact?
Chongtham Gunnamani on the recent boost to the opposition’s appeal

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit: Opportunities for the New Decade
Panchali Saikia discusses the China’s involvement in the GMS

Myanmar: Rohingya Refugees and Thailand’s ‘Push-Back’
Panchali Saikia on the expulsion of the Rohingyas by Thai authorities

Vietnam: Why is the Economy not taking off?
Seema Joshi explains the challenges that are arresting the economic development of Vietnam

The Banning of the Ahmadiyah in Indonesia
Tri Susdinarjanti comments on the practice of religious freedom in Indonesia

Xi Jinping in Vietnam: Attempts at Reconciliation?
Amruta Karambelkar analyzes China's carrot and stick policy vis-a-vis Vietnam

Talks with the Kachin and Mon Rebels in Myanmar: Strategy, Motives and Hurdles
Bibhu Prasad Routray reflects on the recent initiatives by Myanmar to engage with ethnic rebels

Vietnam and the South China Sea: Hypothetical Scenarios
Amruta Karambelkar imagines three settings with three main actors, Vietnam, India and China

Papua: The Tensions Within
Tri Susdinarjanti looks at the problems resulting from Special Autonomy in Papua

Thailand: Tribulations of Migrant workers
Panchali Saikia highlights the dismal state of Thai migrants in context of the ITUC Report

The Curious Case of Tata Steel in Vietnam
Amruta Karambelkar examines the reasons for the stalled construction of a steel plant in Vietnam

Myanmar: How Real is the Change?
Medha Chaturvedi examines recent developments in the country

Suu Kyi and the Ethnic Minorities: Crackdown to Compromise
Medha Chaturvedi analyzes the significance of Suu Kyi's decision for the upcoming elections in Myanmar

The West and Myanmar: From Estrangement to Engagement
Medha Chaturvedi on the West’s changing perception of Myanmar ahead of Hillary Clinton’s visit to the country

Stilwell Route: What are its Economic Implications?
Jayasree Nath asks whether the operationalization of this road will have any positive gains for Northeast India

Impediments to Yingluck’s New Approach for Southern Thailand
Panchali Saikia comments on  the military’s opposition to Yingluck’s policies and the lack of PTP representatives in the southern provinces

Ten Years After: Al Qaeda’s Game Plan
D Suba Chandran revisits the war on terror and lists possible threats post the death of Osama

Understanding Nuclear Power in Singapore: A Necessity, not a Choice
Lim Yu Hui on why the study of nuclear energy and the building of expertise is a policy imperative for Singapore

Remaining Vigilant: Terrorism post Osama
Lim Yu Hui examines Jemaah Islamiyah ’s linkages with the al Qaeda

Indonesia: Travails of Migrant Workers
Baladas Ghoshal on the need for improvement in the plight of migrant domestic workers of Indonesia

China, the Philippines and Vietnam: Conflicting Claims in the South China Sea
Teshu Singh examines who claims what in the South China Sea

Stuck in No Man’s Land: Thailand’s Repatriation of Myanmarese Refugees
Panchali Saikia argues for a more pragmatic Thai approach towards Myanmarese refugees

China-Vietnam Friction: The South China Sea Factor
Teshu Singh on Vietnam’s recent show of aggression in contested waters

Singapore Elections: The Opposition's Growing Role
Sripathi Narayanan discusses the fading popularity of the PAP

EU Sanctions on Myanmar: What Next?
Sripathi Narayanan makes a case for greater engagement with the military junta

Does Myanmar have Nuclear Ambitions?
Siddharth Ramana wonders whether such aspirations, if any, ought to be monitored by India

Indonesia as ASEAN Chair: What Priorities?
Panchali Saikia argues that Jakarta should push for the deepening of the organization’s institutions

South China Sea Disputes: Flawed Negotiations
Panchali Saikia highlights the failure of talks so far in resolving longstanding maritime claims in the region

The Mekong Sub-region: Emerging Challenges and New Dynamics
Panchali Saikia highlights the implications of weak regional organizations in the river basin area

China’s Longjiang Dam: Concerns for Myanmar
Panchali Saikia looks at the consequences of China’s dam-building projects for its southern neighbour


Suu Kyi's Release: As the Dust Begins to Settle
Medha Chaturvedi analyzes the political fallout of the freeing from house arrest of Myanmar’s pro-democracy icon

Myanmar Elections 2010 – IV: China and the Charade
Bhavna Singh analyzes the Chinese position on its neighbour’s flawed elections

Myanmar Elections 2010 – III: ASEAN’s Ambivalence
Panchali Saikia highlights the regional organization’s difficulties in dealing with the pre-election situation in its member state

Myanmar Elections 2010 – II: Profile of Major Political Parties
Medha Chaturvedi looks at the main political players in the fray in the country’s upcoming polls

India-Japan Relations: Strategic Alliance not Sideshow Required
Tomoko Kiyota argues for a more substantive partnership between the two Asian democracies

ADMM+: Another Case of ‘Pretentious Diplomacy’?
Vibhanshu Shekhar is skeptical of the prospects for the latest ASEAN security initiative

Manmohan Singh in Southeast Asia
Panchali Saikia highlights key issues at stake in the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to the region

US-ASEAN Meet: Resurrecting a US Role?
Pankaj Jha outlines the growing ascendancy of the US in Southeast Asia and its implications

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Issue Briefs, Special Reports, Research Papers
Linking with Southeast Asia: Developing Northeast India’s Tourism Potential
Ruhee Neog
Issue Brief 176

Linking India’s Northeast with Southeast Asia: Significance of Internal Connectivity & Backward Integration
Panchali Saikia
Issue Brief 175

Election in Thailand: Inherent Contradictions, Regional Divide and the Road Ahead
Prof. Baladas Ghoshal
Issue Brief 171

South China Sea: Opportunity or Liability?
Bhavna Singh & Panchali Saikia
Special Reports 113

Inside Southeast Asia - First Annual Conference
Southeast Asia Research Programme (SEARP)
Special Reports 110

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict Environments: A Critical Analysis of the UN Approach in Timor-Leste, Liberia and Nepal
Anna Louise Strachan
Research Paper 23

Identity and Asian Power: What does it mean for Regional Cooperation?
Bhavna Singh , Panchali Saikia & Per Refseth
Conference Reports 31
 
 
 

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