It's the little giant of Southeast Asia, with beautiful temples, breathtaking scenery, and a rich culture. But it's also a widely dispersed island nation plagued by poverty, endemic corruption, secessionist movements, and growing religious militancy.
Florence Lamoureux is associate director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
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