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Russia is a relatively modest player in South-east Asia in terms of economic footprint, political influence and defence diplomacy. However, its arms sales to the region have…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268871
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The four countries -- each of which is an ASEAN dialogue partner -- form a security bloc known as the ‘Quad’. China, another ASEAN dialogue partner, resents the grouping, claiming…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257629
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The announcement came days after an international ruling under the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) dismissing China's maritime claims and island-building in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212513
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This is the first visit to Washington by a Thai prime minister since 2005. Thai-US relations have been much cooler since the mid-2014 military coup that Prayuth, as an army…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224940
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This follows the June 23 'Brexit' referendum, in which 52% of those voting called for the government to organise the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. The vote and subsequent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212172
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This is in response to what some ASEAN members regard as obstructionism towards the bloc’s five-point plan for resolving Myanmar’s post-coup tensions. Min Aung Hlaing will miss…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264871
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US policymakers feel there is sufficient support for the United States elsewhere in the Philippine government and population to erode Duterte's threats to unravel the alliance…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214706
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Japan is viewed by ASEAN states as the most constructive player among the major powers. China is seen as aggressive and the United States as unreliable under President Donald…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256490
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President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends in 2022; his administration is prioritising the development of the Philippines tourism sector. However, internal security could pose…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216366
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They also pledged to work towards finalising the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a long-delayed accord with close trading partners.