South-east Asia
ASEAN region neutrality in US-China rivalry has limits
South-east Asian states avoid taking sides between Washington and Beijing, but they could be pressed into harder choices
ASEANJapan will engage steadfastly with South-east Asia
Tokyo has significant economic and security interests in the ASEAN region
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia’s digital taxes will incur US ire
Many of the region’s governments are aiming to boost revenue at a time when income from traditional taxes is down
South-east AsiaHong Kong situation is mixed blessing for ASEAN region
The anti-sedition law forced on Hong Kong by Beijing has important consequences for South-east Asian states
ASEANChina will dictate terms on Mekong data sharing
Beijing has ostensibly affirmed willingness to share more data on the Mekong river with South-east Asian neighbours
ChinaEconomic downturn raises South-east Asia piracy risk
Reported incidents of piracy in the region have increased in the first half of 2020
South-east AsiaMekong dams will be vexed issue in South-east Asia
Hydropower dams on the Mekong river present both risks and opportunities to mainland South-east Asian states
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asian security will be a key US concern
The US and Thai armies have signed a ‘Strategic Vision Statement’
South-east Asia
