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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: 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: 22 March 2021

This year, it plans to hold its 38th and 39th summits back-to-back on October 26-28. The decision to postpone the first meeting is likely a response to internal strains. The bloc…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 25 September 2020

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…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 21 February 2017

These talks have stalled over the scope of tariff reforms and conflicting bilateral agreements. However, following the likely demise of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the…

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: 17 December 2021

Rebooting the economy is just one challenge facing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The junta leader-turned-civilian premier continues to come under pressure from a pro-democracy…

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