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National Bureau of Asian Research
Senior Vice President of the National Bureau of Asian Research, an independent research institute, and former director of its Southeast Asia Studies Program
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Michael Wills
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FROM Michael Wills
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Possible ISIS Links in Jakarta Attack The Islamic State is claiming responsibility for explosions and gunfire this morning in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country. The incident occurred at a Starbucks restaurant in broad daylight. Two civilians and five attackers are dead. Nineteen others are wounded. Michael Wills is Senior Vice President of the National Bureau of Asian Research.
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