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Democracy and delivery: Overcoming the governance gap in Southeast Asia

  • Dharendra Wardhana,

A government that holds elections without governance capacity will be unable to translate political mandates into deliverable outcomes, while one with institutional capacity without democratic accountability will be exposed to elite capture.

Against the current: Acehnese women’s experiences of post-conflict transformation

  • Dr Muhammad Ammar Hidayahtulloh & Dr Shelli Israelsen,

The Indonesian province of Aceh is an example of the possibilities and limits of post-conflict transformation.

Transforming Indigenous forest conflicts in Indonesia through peace-oriented policy infrastructure

  • Atikah Nuraini,

Conflict over natural forest resources is worsening in Indonesia, with deforestation and displacement of Indigenous peoples.

Negotiating peace under occupation: The 2016 Afghan Peace Agreement

  • Dr Mujib Abid,

Peace in Afghanistan is often portrayed as the product of international intervention. But in 2016 Afghan mediators secured a landmark peace agreement.

Expanding armies, shrinking peace: Militarisation in Southeast Asia

  • Su Mon Thant,

Several large Southeast Asian nations are increasing their defence budgets and deepening military ties. What will this mean for conflict resolution?

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