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Against the current: Acehnese women’s experiences of post-conflict transformation
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
Conflict over natural forest resources is worsening in Indonesia, with deforestation and displacement of Indigenous peoples.
Expanding armies, shrinking peace: Militarisation in Southeast Asia
Several large Southeast Asian nations are increasing their defence budgets and deepening military ties. What will this mean for conflict resolution?
ASEAN – Avoiding the middle-income trap through cooperation
ASEAN needs to remain united, embrace openness, invest in human capital and technology, and champion free trade and multilateralism to drive global growth.
The long game: Why politics, not evidence alone, drives welfare reform in Indonesia
Democratic transitions can create opportunities for reform when governments have invested in the evidence, institutions, and coalitions needed to act when the opportunity emerges.