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The State of Identity-Based Conflict and Extremism in Asia

Presented by The Asia Foundation. The Session builds from ‘The State of Conflict and Violence in Asia 2021: identity-based conflict and extremism’ (see https://stateofconflictinasia.org). It focuses on contemporary concerns over political polarization and identity-based tensions in South and Southeast Asia, a significant field affecting a huge population in an area which is understudied by conflict and development specialists. The session will focus on events over the decade since WDR 2011, exploring trends and viable responses to the challenges of governance and institution building in FCV settings. Outside Afghanistan, statistics indicate a significant decline in conflict fatalities across Asia. There are several reasons for this trend; it may be related to increasing state capability but there is no guarantee the trend will continue. It may also mask fatalities attributed to crime rather than armed conflict. Furthermore, tensions in some areas have increased over the decade. Majoritarian violence has broken out in several countries; growing expressions of ethnic nationalism are evident as political leaders have tolerated or encouraged a resurgence of identity-based tensions. Related radicalization and violence affected Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and elsewhere. Violent extremism also persists; the term is no longer applied solely to jihadist movements. Meanwhile, the contraction of democratic space generated mass protests. These trends are associated with the manipulation of online spaces by extremists, violent protagonists, manipulators, and governments. Following a comparative overview, a diverse set of presenters from Asia will address and then debate: a) Governance, institutions and tensions including recent communal violence and extremism with a focus on Bangladesh b) Key conflict trends in Mindanao, the Philippines, and their associations with political change and new institutions c) Online manipulation, rights to information, and gender relations in Myanmar d) Managing online spaces, polarization and extremism across the Indo-Pacific: current trends, governing the online sphere, and opportunities for action. The panel includes - Patrick Barron, Lead Regional Advisor on Fragility, Conflict, and Violence for Asia, World Bank Adam Burke, Senior Director, Conflict and Fragility, The Asia Foundation Sheela Tasneem Haq, Senior Governance Specialist, UNDP Bangladesh Carmela Fonbuena, Executive Director, The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Gullnaz Baig, Chief Safety and Integrity Officer, Aaqua