CHINA/SOUTHEAST ASIA: Territorial dispute not an immediate risk
● Reports of more activity in the disputed maritime zones in the South China Sea do not signal an immediate increase in risk. ● China may be opportunistically taking advantage of distracted governments. ● However, China’s relationship with Southeast Asia is set to become mo… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Summit focuses on healthcare cooperation, but it will take time
Leaders of the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) nations met virtually on Tuesday, 14 April, and then with their counterparts from China, South Korea and Japan (the so-called “+3” countries) on the same day. Although these types of meetings are often do… Become a member to read the rest of […]
SOUTHEAST ASIA: The week ahead
Specific issues could arise in several countries next week. Indonesia’s gambit President Joko Widodo continues to argue against both shelter-in-place (or home containment as it is referred to in other Southeast Asian countries) and the quarantining of the populated island of Ja… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Outbreak scenarios
● An increase in COVID-19 cases in many countries this week is likely to lead to more restrictions on movement and business in the coming days. ● Approaches continue to vary, from the relatively light measures of Myanmar and Laos to the stringent tightening in the Philippines … Become a member to read the […]
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Outbreak scenarios
● Covid-19 cases are low in Southeast Asia. ● One possible reason could be deficiencies in diagnostic capabilities. ● Response capabilities vary within the region and porous borders are a concern. Strong controls, patchy diagnoses or bullet-dodgers? As of Monday, Southeas… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTHEAST ASIA: A look at the early 2020s
● For the first time in decades the region may lack a strong external geopolitical driver. ● This will put domestic concerns at the forefront of policy decisions. ● Elections could be disruptive even if broad stability concerns are low. For most of the past… Become a member to read the rest of […]