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Maintaining order in some areas of the failed state is a constant struggle against anarchy. The Integrated Community Security Program (ICSP) may be the answer.
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The time is right for Indonesia's President to strengthen his country's image and policies.
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An American violinist and cultural diplomat explores the unifying power of music.
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A review of Howard French's book: China’s Second Continent: How a Million Migrants Are Building a New Empire in Africa.
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James Pamment reviews the British Foreign Secretary's PD legacy
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