The East Asia Summit
15.10.2024
The East Asia Summit (EAS), which was held in parallel with last week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, failed to agree on a j
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Russia, China, ASEAN Weave Their Eastern Magic
12.09.2024
Something quite extraordinary happened at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok last week – very much in tune with the forum’s main theme: “Far Eastern 2030. Combining Strengths to Create New Potential.”
The Empire Strikes Back: Color Revolutions in South and Southeast Asia
22.08.2024
The unipolar moment being progressively erased across Eurasia implies a frantic Empire counter-reaction of multiplying the color revolution front. Let’s focus here on South and Southeast Asia.
Russia’s Role In Vietnam’s Balancing Act
18.06.2024
Reports about President Putin’s impending trip to Vietnam later this week drew fresh attention to this ASEAN member’s foreign policy after his plans elicited a sharp response from the US.
ASEAN joint military drills pointed daintily at China
30.10.2023
The ASEAN Solidarity Exercise in Natuna 2023 (ASEX-01N), hosted by Indonesia in September 2023, was the first joint military exercise exclusive to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Will China Ever Go to War Over Taiwan? What Role Will ASEAN and the Quad Play?
13.02.2023
They say practice makes perfect, especially for smaller things in life like playing a musical instrument or learning a new language. But what about fighting wars? Does practice make you perfect at fighting wars?
New Trade Agreements in Asia
12.04.2021
With the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on 15 November 2020, the announcement of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) on 30 December, and the prospects of enlarging the Comprehensive and Prog
Window to Asia: What does cooperation with ASEAN mean for Russia?
15.11.2018
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit opened in Singapore on Wednesday, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking part.
A day earlier, the Russian president had a bilateral meeting with his Singaporean counterpart, Halima Jakob. The leaders of the states attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russian Cultural Center. The head of the Russian state noted that the construction and opening of the center will serve the purpose of developing bilateral relations.
2017 Forecast: ASEAN
06.01.2017
The US’ original plans for the Pivot to Asia have largely been reversed in favor of China, though Washington still has a few tricks up its sleeve through Hybrid War and the “Lead From Behind” stratagem in making up for its recent setbacks.
Between China and Japan: ASEAN attempts to create a real organization
16.11.2016
An informal summit of ASEAN defense ministers was held in Laos, during which there was an exchange of views on the development of military cooperation.
