Search: Southeast Asia,Indonesia (3 materials)

The Decline of the Pirates

Maritime piracy drop in Southeast Asia, but is still a threat in Indonesia Maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships are among the main concerns of the international community due to the extensive threat that they pose to global security and development. In the last twenty years, the most affected geographical ...

16.08.2017

Islamic Extremism in Southeast Asia

... international terrorism, which has swept across the world over the last couple of years, is a strong reminder that no region, not even remotest corner of our planet is secure. January 2016 has seen deadly blasts in different cities — from Turkey to Indonesia — taking too many innocent lives. Following terrorist attacks in Jakarta, RIAC gives an overview of extremist organizations present in the ASEAN countires. Project page: http://russiancouncil.ru/en/extremism-asean

21.12.2015

Things Russia Should Care About in Southeast Asia: Environment

... communities. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco Thomas Lines: The El Niño Climate Anomaly – Impact on Food Security in the Asia-Pacific Region Human activities are only making things worse. Almost every year, medieval-style slash-and-burn agricultural practices in Indonesia bring about massive forest fires, the haze spreading around the whole Southeast Asian region. It is an issue far beyond one country’s responsibilities. Or take the South China Sea - an international security issue with significant environmental repercussions. Artificial island construction and fortification brings about ...

21.10.2015

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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