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Coup erodes Thailand's US and ASEAN ties

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THAILAND

Outlook for Thailand's ties with other South-east Asian powers and the United States.

Appeal of nuclear energy grows in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

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…

Deeper ASEAN-Russia ties could see free trade deal

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ASEAN/RUSSIA

Co-chaired by Moscow and ASEAN's 2016 chair, Vientiane, President Vladimir Putin presided with new Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.

London will grow ties with South-east Asia carefully

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

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…

'Disaster diplomacy' to gather pace in South-east Asia

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ASEAN

The implications of diplomatic competition in South-east Asian humanitarian and disaster response activities.

Parts of South-east Asia may adopt nuclear post-2030

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

It is the only country in South-east Asia with a large-scale nuclear plant, although this was never loaded with fuel. Other countries in the region have tentative plans to develop…

Washington will get tougher with China in Asia

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US/ASEAN

The informal dialogue normally acts as a pressure valve for major powers in the Asia-Pacific, but this meeting perhaps unintentionally worsened US-China trade and security…

ASEAN summits will test bloc unity afresh

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ASEAN

The ASEAN Summits will attempt to maintain momentum for greater integration, particularly on the new 2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) blueprint. The EAS will focus on regional…

Major powers eye places, not bases, in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Issue of whether there will be foreign 'bases' in South-east Asia.

ASEAN’s 2018 chair likely to bring more stability

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ASEAN

Outlook for the ASEAN chairmanship in 2018.