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Expert briefing
Publication date: 20 January 2023

The Singapore Strait, one of South-east Asia’s busiest trade routes, had more attacks than any other area in the world. Attacks against shipping are a persistent problem in the…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 10 June 2021

She addressed two key issues during her trip: tensions in post-coup Myanmar and China’s growing regional footprint. Shortly after she left the region, the United States announced…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 19 November 2021

Meanwhile, the Myanmar junta and the military-aligned Thai government are under pressure from opponents, and the Philippines is gearing up for elections. With COVID-19 vaccination…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 19 August 2021

The ‘Golden Triangle’ -- centred on the tripoint of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar -- has long been a hub for production of illicit drugs. The area is rife with drug cartels.

Expert briefing
Publication date: 26 May 2021

In recent months, the region has received jabs manufactured in China, India and Russia -- the key practitioners of ‘vaccine diplomacy’ -- as well as shots made in the West…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 6 July 2020

At the conclusion of the meeting, a customary statement was issued by the bloc’s chair, which this year is Vietnam. Among other points, the statement confirmed establishment of a…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 2 July 2021

However, talks between the two sides appear to be progressing slowly. Meanwhile, Thailand is allowing vaccinated travellers to visit the resort island of Phuket under a special…

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