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Southeast Asia in the post-cold war era: regionalism and security

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Multilateralism can provide the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with a new vision in meeting the challenges of the post-Cold War era. With the collapse of the USSR, Vietnam and Cambodia no longer pose a threat to the security of the region. However, China retains a considerable influence on Malaysian and Indonesian affairs. With military coalition, ASEAN can assert its role in shaping its own future. Countries such as Australia, the US and Canada can only support the gradual transformation of ASEAN but they can never intervene in regional affairs.

Analysis, Military aspects, Security, International, International security, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Russia's new role in central Asia

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Russia has moved to strengthen its role in the Central Asia under Vladimir Putin as a result of Islamic fundamentalism, fear of displacement by America, and the presence of oil and natural gas reserves. The problem is that Putin has relied upon local authoritarian leaders for influence that exposes Russia to regional political change.

Asia, International politics, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Putin, Vladimir, International relations, Russian foreign relations, Central Asia

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Russia and the commonwealth of independent states in 2002: going separate ways

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Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are in a process of transition, and during 2002 the direction has become clearer. RussiaEs president Vladimir Putin facilitated economic reforms by strengthening the presidency over the legislature, where the communists were undermined.

Evaluation, 2002 AD, Economic reform, Political systems

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