At SLD 2023, ASEAN defense officials must tackle tech issues by Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman

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The challenge from Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia by Mutiara, Raneeta

“…Disbanded by an official decree issued by President Joko Widodo in 2017, the hard-line Muslim movement, Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia remains a political and security challenge for the Indonesian authorities, and they need to adopt the most salient approach in dealing with its popularity. …”
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Religious harmony in Indonesia : need for new approaches by Yang, Jennifer Hui

“…Although the Indonesian constitution is committed to protecting religious freedom, there are certain laws and official actions that do not. Policymakers need to be proactive to build education, political and law enforcement capabilities to deal with religious intolerance.…”
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Relooking China-Russia relations through a historical lens by Char, James

“…Although China has not condemned President Vladimir Putin’s so-called “special military operations” in Ukraine, and the Chinese official narrative has echoed Moscow’s attribution of the war to the expansion of NATO, relations between China and Russia are not without limits. …”
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Taiwan's indigenous submarine : a viable project? by Wu, Shang-su

“…Taiwan’s official proposal to develop an indigenous diesel-electric submarine (SSK) will face serious obstacles. …”
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The economics of Indonesia's election campaigns by Adhi Priamarizki, Filtri Bintang Timur

“…Political parties have submitted for official vetting their preliminary campaign budgets for the legislative elections that will be held on 9 April 2014. …”
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Abe's first overseas trip : why Southeast Asia? by Singh, Bhubhindar

“…New Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make his first official visit overseas to Southeast Asia instead of the United States. …”
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The Singapore job market : data vs. discontent by Priscilla Cabuyao

“…Despite official reports on Singapore's tight labour market where there are more available jobs than workers, citizens' complaints about employment struggles still exist. …”
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Contemporary cybercrime : countering through cross-discipline cooperation by Heinl, Caitríona, Honiss, Stephen

“…The official inauguration of INTERPOL’s Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) in Singapore on 13 April 2015 is a significant step in the right direction to combine international efforts in the fight against contemporary cybercrimes. …”
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Cross-strait relations : warm on economy, cool on reunification by Santosh Sharma Poudel

“…The recent official meeting between the head of China’s State Council Taiwan Affairs office (SCTAO) and his Taiwanese counterpart from the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) marks a major improvement in political relations. …”
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Behind the Gaza ceasefire : Israel and Hamas talk potential peace by James M. Dorsey

“…Israel and Hamas have significantly moderated their attitudes towards one another despite official denials. Indirect talks in Cairo designed to achieve a lasting ceasefire between the two war weary parties effectively constitute negotiations about th parameters of a potential future peace agreement.…”
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Saudi Arabia embraces Salafism : countering the Arab uprising? by Dorsey, James M.

“…Saudi Arabia has openly embraced Salafism as its official ideology to shield itself and its fellow conservative Gulf monarchies from the wave of anti-government revolts sweeping the Middle East and North Africa. …”
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The global terrorist threat : set to grow in 2014 by Rohan Gunaratna

“…Al Qaeda, though truncated, has become more influential globally via the web, guiding its associates to strike official and civilian targets. With the western withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 the Taliban-led terrorist sanctuary is likely to be revived to threaten stability and security worldwide.…”
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New fragility in India-China ties: signs of cautious engagement? by Suryanarayana, Pisupati Sadasiva

“…This may not have reduced the tensions caused by China’s suspicions that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might have stepped on its red line about official contacts with Taiwan following his cordial exchange with Taiwan’s newly elected leader Lai Ching-te. …”
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Iran’s writing on the wall : ethnic minorities and others assert themselves by James M. Dorsey

“…In anticipation of a lifting of economic sanctions once a nuclear agreement has been concluded with permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany, and coupled with President Hassan Rouhani’s effort to reduce government interference in people’s lives and loosen Internet restrictions, various segments of Iranian society are displaying a greater assertiveness to demand more rights and decry official abuse.…”
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China-EU bilateral investment treaty : can it be achieved? by Hong, Yan

“…China and the European Union have officially launched talks on a bilateral investment treaty. …”
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Clearing the diplomatic haze : Indonesia’s tense ties with Singapore and Malaysia by Han, David, Tiola Javadi

“…The worsening air quality, along with trenchant statements by Indonesian officials, has been causing tensions among the three countries.…”
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Trans-pacific partnership : now it gets difficult by Deborah K Elms.

“…A meeting of officials from nine countries in Singapore next week will decide whether the Trans-Pacific Partnership will fly or flounder. …”
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ASEAN Economic Community: Has Indonesia Done Its Homework? by Paramitha, Santi H.

“…ASEAN has entered a new era with the commencement of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). While Indonesian officials regard the AEC with optimism, there are concerns whether Indonesia can meet its obligations under the AEC.…”
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Asean integration : a work in progress, not an 'illusion' by K. Kesavapany

“…However, the real worth and value of ASEAN is the consciousness that has been developed among ministers, officials and NGO representatives of thinking in regional terms.…”
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