Prospects 2024
Asia Pacific
China's economy
Despite post-pandemic recovery, structural inefficiencies and geopolitical tensions look set to dent growth
China's politics
Beijing’s limited outreach to the West looks unlikely to mitigate geopolitical strains and structural issues
East Asia
Japan and South Korea will continue to deepen defence ties via Washington amid increasingly complex regional security
India
The next general election is likely just a few months away
South-east Asia
Regional players face an array of political and economic challenges