Environmental activists have made some important strides in confronting the Australian mining company Lynas.
Malaysia
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When Diplomats Misbehave: Standoff Between Malaysia and New Zealand
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After learning airline crisis management the hard way, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has quickly taken control of the investigation of MH17.
China and Southeast Asia
For those concerned about a rising China, Southeast Asia is of particular interest. It is a region of diverse states and cultures that involves all the major powers in the Asia-Pacific in a multiplicity of strategic interests. It is thus a fluid arena, offering the potential of different strategic games, options, and uncertain outcomes, but without a significant crisis hotspot such as those in Northeast Asia.