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FLASHPOINTS: Rido-Driven Siege in Basilan Tests Philippine Peace Architecture

A revenge-fuelled mobilisation by over 100 armed men paralysed Tipo-Tipo municipality for 48 hours, exposing structural weaknesses in post-conflict governance mechanisms whilst highlighting the persistence of traditional dispute resolution practices over formal judicial processes.

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FLASHPOINTS: Israeli Strike on Qatar and Allegations Against Malaysia - Security Implications

FLASHPOINTS: Parliamentary Privilege Protests Expose Governance Fractures

FLASHPOINTS: Thailand-Cambodia Border Escalation - Regional Security Implications

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes escalated on 24 July 2025, killing 16 people and displacing 138,000 civilians. Fighting began after Thai soldiers were wounded by landmines, prompting mutual expulsion of ambassadors and complete border closure.

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