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Managing South and Southeast Asia

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From Indo-Pakistani rivalry to China’s growing regional presence, South and Southeast Asia are as geopolitically contested today as they ever have been. How will leading and emerging powers manage a new generation of security challenges in the region?

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Managing Kashmir

11 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Tensions over Kashmir remain at the sticking point of Indian-Pakistani diplomatic relations. In today's Questions and Answers presentation, the CSS' Prem Mahadevan explains the current dynamics shaping this 'frozen' conflict and weighs the prospects for their long-term resolution. More on «Managing Kashmir»

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Managing the Indian Ocean

12 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

The Chinese-sponsored construction of port facilities in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka confirms the obvious, at least to STRATFOR’s Robert Kaplan. He explores the geopolitical significance of stringing these ‘Chinese pearls’ across the Indian Ocean, to include protecting Beijing’s national security. More on «Managing the Indian Ocean»

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Vietnam and the US: Convergence but Not Congruence

13 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

China's growing presence in the South China Sea provides the latest opportunity for improved diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam. Carlyle Thayer warns, however, that the growing strategic convergence between Washington and Hanoi should not be mistaken for strategic congruence. More on «Vietnam and the US: Convergence but Not Congruence»

Malaysian personnel simulating an arrest, courtesy of CARAT/flickr

Managing the Strait of Malacca

14 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Because it links the Indian Ocean with the economies of East Asia, the Strait of Malacca remains a major artery of international trade. Felipe Umaña analyzes Indonesia's, Malaysia's and Singapore's current attempts to manage security threats in this strategically important waterway. More on «Managing the Strait of Malacca»

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Managing Indonesia – An Australian Perspective

15 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Damien Kingsbury believes that Indonesia is ideally poised to assume its natural position as the leader of Southeast Asia. He also argues that it is now time for Australia to develop a better strategic relationship with Jakarta. More on «Managing Indonesia – An Australian Perspective»

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