South-east Asia

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

The bloc's ambitious digital regional integration and development plan is faltering

The region faces a series of diplomatic challenges while its countries strive to return to pre-pandemic GDP growth rates

The Biden administration is pushing a comprehensive vision of a 21st-century trade regime

Many of the region’s states are under pressure over their human rights records

The United States will next week host a key meeting with South-east Asian leaders

Sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine will deal a heavy blow to its arms trade

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine comes at a time when Moscow is trying to strengthen its ties with South-east Asian states