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The Asia Security Initiative


The MacArthur Foundation seeks to increase the effectiveness of international cooperation in fostering peace and security in Asia. Read our news for the latest ideas from the Initiative network, and read our blog for real-time commentary from network experts.


From Our Blog

  1. The Importance of Open Diplomacy in Japan

    — March 11, 2010

    The release of documents related to secret agreements between the United States and Japan concerning nuclear weapons illustrate the Hatoyama government’s commitment to open diplomacy.

  2. Guest Post: Rohaiza Asi on Conflict Management in Indonesia

    — March 11, 2010

    Rohaiza Asi compares conflict management strategies in Indonesia, based on the experiences of Poso in Central Sulawesi, Maluku and West Kalimantan.

  3. Jummas of CHTs: Caught Between Accord and Discord

    — March 11, 2010

    Relative calm has returned to the Chittagong Hills after last month’s violence. However, fear looms large on the horizon that another spate of violence might return anytime soon. Read what Sophie Grig, international Tribal rights campaigner (Survival International, London) thinks about it.

  4. Chinese Tone Down Tough Stance but Spats Remain

  5. Celebrating Women’s Day: What Does the UN Have to Say?

  6. Research Tools: Literature Reviews on Internal Conflicts in India and Indonesia

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