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Epicentrum or Epic Tantrum? Discussing Asean's Indo-Pacific (with Jonathan Head)

Sep 9, 2023

Jonathan Head, BBC's veteran Southeast correspondent, joins Reformasi Dispatch to discuss Asean's coping with super‑power rivalry in a 'post‑globalization' framework. He highlights conditions in Myanmar, the importance of Indonesia's diplomatic efforts via Asean, and EVs in SE Asia. Jeff and Kevin cover sudden shifts in Indonesia's presidential nominating alliances and the VP sweepstakes maneuvers.

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Jonathan Head

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ASEAN's ability to confront China in the South China Sea is limited by diplomatic ties of certain countries like Cambodia and Laos.

Press freedom in Southeast Asia is threatened by limited access to information, legal constraints, and self-censorship.

The ongoing crisis in Myanmar is testing ASEAN's credibility and ability to take effective action.

Deep dives

Thailand's New Government and Challenges Ahead

Thailand's new government, formed through a coalition between the Palang Pacharath Party and hardline conservative parties, faces challenges in addressing the country's economy and lack of public legitimacy. The government's focus is on jump-starting the economy and maintaining stability, while also managing relationships with regional powers like China. The new government's approach is more transactional and less inclined to take principled stands on issues like the political situation in Myanmar.

Introduction

2min

Smog and Haze in Asia: Current Conditions and Efforts to Combat the Problem

13min

Negative Campaigning and Political Dynamics

13min

Discussion on the Appointment of the Campaign Team Chair

2min

Altilium Technology for Nickel Processing

6min

Navigating the Delicate Balance: Indonesia's Approach to the Indo-Pacific

22min

Challenges and risks faced by journalists in Southeast Asia

8min

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BBC's veteran Southeast correspondent joins Reformasi Dispatch to assess how Asean is coping with super‑power rivalry in a 'post‑globalization' framework. The answer (spoiler alert): could be better. Jonathan contributes his perspective on conditions in Myanmar and the importance of Indonesia's diplomatic efforts via Asean; he also touches on EVs in SE Asia. Also in the episode: Jeff and Kevin cover some sudden shifts in Indonesia's presidential nominating alliances and the VP sweepstake maneuvers.

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Reformasi Dispatch

Epicentrum or Epic Tantrum? Discussing Asean's Indo-Pacific (with Jonathan Head)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Thailand's New Government and Challenges Ahead

Press Freedom and Challenges in Southeast Asia

China's Relations with ASEAN

ASEAN and Myanmar

Outlook for ASEAN and Geopolitical Dynamics

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