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Stakes High in War Over Indonesia's Gas Prices

An Indonesian policeman shoots tear gas towards protesters during a protest against the government's plan to hike prices of fuel in Surabaya on March 29, 2012. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
Policy

Lifting fuel subsidies to invest in education, social services and infrastructure is a necessary step to secure Indonesia’s economic and political future, writes Ann Marie Murphy.

March 29th by Ann Marie Murphy | Comments

2011: The Year of the Southeast Asia Mini-Crisis

The site of the proposed Xayaburi Dam in Laos on July 22, 2011. The dam was at the middle of one of several
Policy

2011 in Southeast Asia saw a number of micro-disputes that haven’t yet escalated into full-fledged conflict. Much of the current disagreement is based upon historical rivalries and domestic political insecurities, while weak governance in the region continues to be a source of worry.

December 27th by Andrew Billo | Comments

Video: Duncan McCargo on the Political and Economic Impact of Thailand's Floods

Policy

In a video interview, Asia Society Associate Fellow Duncan McCargo, the 2009 Bernard Schwartz Book Award winner, analyzes the political and economic implications of Thailand's worst flooding in more than half a century.

November 15th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

In Burma, Signs of Confrontation to Come

Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) walks through a crowd of supporters and reporters as she arrives for celebrations of her 66th birthday at the National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon on June 19, 2011. (Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images)
Policy

As Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi prepares to tour her country despite warnings from the hard-line government, a new confrontation may be brewing, says Asia Society Consultant Priscilla Clapp.

June 30th by Stephanie Hoo | Comments

In Japan's Wake, Can Nuclear be Relied Upon to Fuel Asia's Boom?

Anti-nuclear activists hold a protest near the presidential palace in Manila on March 15, 2011. (TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images)
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Asia Society Global Council Co-Chair Simon Tay has penned an op-ed entitled "Japan gives Asia pause in its nuclear ambitions," published earlier this week in Singapore's Today newspaper and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong.

March 16th by Dan Washburn | Comments

New Report Takes on Racist Rhetoric Among US Politicians

Cover of SAALT's report,
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The South Asian Americans Leading Together releases a report tracking racist rhetoric against South Asians in American political discourse since 9/11.

October 28th by Mollie Kirk | Comments

Going Out in Style

In Malaysia, luxury funeral services are in demand. (NTDTV)
Lifestyle http://asiasociety.org/blog/asia/video-james-fallows-chinese-dream-vs-american-dream
September 27th by | Comments

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