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1 – 8 of 8South-east Asia is a key theatre in which Chinese-US strategic rivalry plays out. Beijing is counting on regional defence diplomacy to help it push back against the United States…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281671
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchs, faces a tough challenge to turn around the pandemic-hit economy. Brunei is struggling to make up for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274971
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East Timor was concomitantly given observer status and allowed to participate in all the group’s meetings. The ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) will finalise an “objective…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274618
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The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278902
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Russia has in recent years sought to increase its economic engagement with South-east Asia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate the risk of overdependence on China. Moscow…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267853
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In August, the United Kingdom became the first country in 25 years to be granted dialogue partner status by ASEAN. Some ASEAN countries welcome a larger role for the United…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264880
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The military continues to crack down heavily on anti-coup protesters. Its leaders have long regarded civil society as a threat to Myanmar’s unity and security.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261257
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Outlook for Laos's 2016 chairmanship of ASEAN.