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		Before the Tsunami Background on South Asia region

				As reporters continue to cover the tragedy in South Asia, it's important for readers to understand the political, economic and social challenges impacting relief efforts. The following stories from IRP alumni may provide a valuable perspective in helping to understand how these countries deal with the tragedy.

Indonesia

	Fall 2000	reported by Jacqueline Koch


	· Indonesia Boils Over · Widows of Aceh Fight for Freedom in a Bitter Land · Photo Essay: Struggle in Aceh

	Summer 2000	reported by Gatekeepers


	· Indonesia: A Nation on the Brink reported by: David Seago · Reform Is Distant Hope For Struggling Indonesia reported by: Mark Abel · Close Look at Factory for Nikes reported by: Frank Denton · Indonesia in Agony reported by: Frank Denton · Indonesia: Troubled Transition in World's Largest Islamic Nation reported by: Holger Jenson · Indonesia Suffers While Leader Sleeps reported by: Holger Jenson · Defenders of Islam "Rent-a-Jihad"? reported by: Holger Jenson · Globalization ala Nike reported by: Holger Jenson · As world's fourth most populous nation, democratic Indonesia demands coverage Interview with Gatekeeper Martha Malan · Uphill Effort: Indonesia's President has Daunting Tasksand Little Time to Show Improvement reported by: Tom Uhler

	Spring 2000	reported by Leslie Knopp


	· Inside Nike

Sri Lanka

	Fall 2003	reported by Kavita Menon


	· Sri Lankans fear feud imperils fragile peace · Tamil Rebels Consolidate Power

	Fall 2001	reported by Joe Rubin


	· Sri Lanka - Living with Terror, May 2002