Per Liljas

Recent Articles

Indonesia: Fewer Forest Fires in 2016, but No Real Progress

Choking haze caused by Indonesia's annual slash-and-burn forest fires affects millions of people. Wetter weather provided some relief in 2016, but tackling the fires properly will require monumental change

By Per Liljas / Riau December 1, 2016

ISIS Is Making Inroads in the Southern Philippines

Islamist extremism is growing in Mindanao, with serious security implications for the region and beyond

By Per Liljas / Zamboanga April 14, 2016

How the Ancient Practice of Harvesting Edible Bird's Nests Is Facing Some Very Modern Challenges

As Chinese New Year approaches, demand for the delicacy is expected to soar

By Per Liljas / Borneo December 25, 2015

The Paris Climate Deal May Be Too Little, Too Late for the Islanders of Kiribati

Rising sea levels are already beginning to submerge this island nation of 105,000

By Per Liljas / Tarawa December 10, 2015

Japan's PM to Express Remorse for Nation's Role in WWII

The 60-year-old vowed to emphasize Japan's efforts toward future world peace

By Per Liljas January 6, 2015

Japan Orders Chicken Cull

It's the second time in two weeks

By Per Liljas December 29, 2014

Greek Parliament Readies for Crucial Vote

Antiausterity left-wing party rides high in polls

By Per Liljas December 29, 2014

Iraqi Police: Coalition Airstrikes Kill ISIS Governor of Mosul

Hassan Saeed Al-Jabouri is the second ISIS-appointed governor to be killed in the extremist stronghold in December

By Per Liljas December 26, 2014

Jenna Coleman Stays for One More Season of Doctor Who

Actress puts fans at ease as she announces she'll stick around as Clara Oswald for season 9

By Per Liljas December 25, 2014

Sierra Leone Declares 5-Day Lockdown in Ebola-Hit North

Christmas celebrations are excepted

By Per Liljas December 25, 2014

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