The Wa challenge regional stability in Southeast Asia

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the rise of the United Wa State Army's involvement in narcotics trafficking, arms trading and ethnic resettlement in Myanmar are examined. Interest in control of lucrative trade routes is reflected in the pattern of settlement in valleys along the borders with Thailand and Laos.

Legal issues & crime, Myanmar, Company legal issue, Cases, Investigations, Cover Story, Armies, Drug traffic, Drug dealing, Arms transfers

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SE Asia bombings betray Islamic links

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Militant Islamic groups are emerging in Southeast Asia, and are suspected of bombings in Indonesia and the Philippines. Their presence is also being felt in Java, as they battle Christians in that country.

Jakarta, Indonesia, Bombings, Manila, Philippines

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Southeast Asia fears new terrorist attacks

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The author examines efforts by governments in Southeast Asia to control and eliminate terrorist acts. Topics include antiterrorism measure, security management, and terrorist organizations.

Asia, Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Terrorist Organizations, Other Social Advocacy Organizations, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Terrorism, Security management, Antiterrorism measures

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