The May 2018 suicide bomb attacks on three churches and a police station in Surabaya raised concerns over the prevalence of Islamist militancy in Indonesia, and the extent to which Indonesia’s prisons - and prisoners – have come to shape and cultivate this threat, writes Rob Attwell.
Numerous recent scandals and violent incidents revolving around religious intolerance and social media raise concerns for companies operating in India, especially regarding reputation management and staff safety.
Despite tightening its control of cryptocurrencies over the past year, the Chinese government appears to have endorsed blockchain technology as a core component of the country’s future economy.
Numerous protests against proposed legislation governing special economic zones show that Vietnamese anti-Chinese nationalism remains a potent political force, posing a risk to Chinese investments in the country, as well as the long-term stability of the Vietnamese government, writes Rob Attwell.
With President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly referred to as the Iran Deal, and summit with North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, in Singapore, the US leader has shown a significant lack of consistency on the issue of nuclear proliferation. The president’s apparent preference for “going it alone” has…
Following the kidnapping of six Indian contractors in May, Saif Islam highlights some of the common sense security measures organisations should employ when operating in Afghanistan.
Malaysia’s shock election result hinged on Mahathir’s revival as an unlikely reformer, but is he all bark and no bite? Rebecca Lawrence examines whether Mahathir can really deliver on the promises that paved the way to his stunning victory, and what it means for investors going forwards.
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (‘BRI’) raises significant concerns for India and Japan, especially regarding maritime security. In response, New Delhi and Tokyo are jointly planning their own infrastructure projects which, while smaller in scale than BRI, will nevertheless offer significant economic opportunities in the coming years, writes…
Kidnappings in the region highlight the complex links between poverty, crime, militancy, and terrorist financing.
The murder of a Korean businessman shines a light on abuses of power by Philippine police.
July's ASEAN summit provided a rare opportunity to reflect on the recent Hague ruling on the Philippines' dispute with China in the South China Sea. However, the summit concluded without a clear response from the region, allowing China to continue with belligerent actions in the region, writes Mandira Bagwandeen.