But rights groups have cautioned against a rush to embrace the South East Asian nation, warning that political prisoners remain behind bars and ethnic conflicts are unresolved.

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With the economy slowing, most big reforms stalled, his conflicts of interest unresolved and his best friend in legal trouble, in most countries he would be vulnerable.

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These people have unresolved emotions, unmet needs and desires that often prevent them from talking freely about creative means of resolving their conflicts.

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