Indonesia's Great Nicobar Project: A Recipe for Disaster?
An analysis by an Indonesia correspondent highlights the potential environmental, tribal, and economic risks associated with Indonesia's Great Nicobar development project. Comparisons with past projects raise questions about its sustainability.
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