Information on "Armed Forces" and "Southeast Asia"
July 2012
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5 Jul 2012
Indonesia’s Naval Development and Maritime Cooperation
Author: RSIS Indonesia Programme
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
According to the author a lack of resources for national defense is hampering the Indonesian Navy’s ability to sustain and enhance naval cooperation initiatives. More on «Indonesia’s Naval Development and Maritime Cooperation» -
5 Jul 2012
Revitalizing Indonesia’s Defence Industrial Base
Author: RSIS Indonesia Programme
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
To develop a viable defense industrial base, this report argues that Indonesia needs a well-defined defense policy and broad industrial development strategy. More on «Revitalizing Indonesia’s Defence Industrial Base» -
5 Jul 2012
Burma’s Political Prisoners and US Sanctions
Author: Michael F Martin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The author of this report argues that the status of Burma’s political prisoners is likely to figure prominently in any congressional consideration of US policy in Burma. More on «Burma’s Political Prisoners and US Sanctions» -
Jul 2012
What’s at Stake in the South China Sea?
Author: Michael Wesley
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
The territorial disputes in the South China Sea get much less attention than other crisis points, in the Taiwan Straits and the Korean Peninsula. More on «What’s at Stake in the South China Sea?» -
Jul 2012
Strategic Contours: The Rise of Asia and Australian Strategic Policy
Author: Rod Lyon
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This report analyzes the Australian strategic policy towards a changing Asia. More on «Strategic Contours: The Rise of Asia and Australian Strategic Policy»
June 2012
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26 Jun 2012
Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance
Author: Renato Cruz De Castro
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
In this policy brief, the author asserts that the Philippines need US technical, material, and financial assistance to develop the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)’s capabilities for maritime surveillance and patrols. More on «Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance» -
4 Jun 2012
Indonesia Brief
Author: Zachary Filingham
Publisher: Geopolitical Monitor
This article provides a brief overview of the historical, political, military and economic issues that Indonesia faces on the road to becoming a regional power. More on «Indonesia Brief» -
Jun 2012
Myanmar: Limited Reforms, Continued Military Dominance
Author: Prem Mahadevan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
After decades of military rule, Myanmar is experiencing a remarkable period of political change. More on «Myanmar: Limited Reforms, Continued Military Dominance»
May 2012
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15 May 2012
The Philippines: Local Politics in the Sulu Archipelago and the Peace Process
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Politics in the Sulu archipelago could be an unforeseen stumbling block for a negotiated peace with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the southern Philippines. More on «The Philippines: Local Politics in the Sulu Archipelago and the Peace Process» -
11 May 2012
A New Myanmar on South Asia’s Borders
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This policy brief addresses changes in Myanmar, arguing that the country is at a cross roads, its future hinging on the choices it makes and the path it decides to take. More on «A New Myanmar on South Asia’s Borders»
