Subnational Conflict
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Violent conflict remains a critical ongoing concern that affects people across Asia as wars and insurgencies persist and new risks emerge. The Asia Foundation is addressing the root causes of violence through locally grounded and context-driven efforts to improve governance, targeted support for peacebuilding, conflict prevention initiatives, and concerted efforts to reduce gender-based violence.
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The Contested Corners of Asia: Subnational Conflict and International Development Assistance
Subnational conflict is the most widespread, enduring, and deadly form of conflict in Asia. Over the past 20 years (1992-2012), there have been 26 subnational conflicts in South and Southeast Asia, affecting half of the countries in this region. This study was conducted to help improve how development agencies address subnational conflicts.
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Forging Sustainable Peace in Mindanao: The Role of Civil Society
A study by The Asia Foundation’s Philippines Representative Steven Rood, published by the East-West Center
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