South-east Asia

Major challenges lie ahead for South-east Asian countries and the region as a whole

The region is gearing up to host a series of major international meetings

Disinformation is becoming an increasingly organised industry, with South-east Asia emerging as a major centre

South Korea has become the largest exporter of arms to the region

US-Chinese tensions over Taiwan surged recently, raising fears about a possible conflict in the Taiwan Strait

The trend toward internet controls covers the entire political spectrum from authoritarian governments to democracies

Acts of violence against ships have fallen in most of the region

The relevance of the Five Power Defence Arrangements was discussed at a recent security conference