South East Asia - Carnegie Endowment

The Sun Rises in the East?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Economies are gradually growing again, with both production and demand indicators showing improvement. Asia is leading the recovery effort, but expectations that the region can revive the rest of the world alone are unrealistic.

Recovery: The Economic Crisis and Middle-Income Countries

Alejandro Foxley — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

There is no single solution to the financial crisis for middle-income countries, but fundamental labor markets reforms that create high-paying jobs are key to restarting economic growth.

Strategic Asia 2009-10: Economic Meltdown and Geopolitical Stability

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700

The United States must look beyond short-term goals if it hopes to maintain its economic vitality in Asia. Its regional stake will be challenged by China, whose relative rise has been accelerated by its effective response to the global crisis.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Wirajuda on the U.S.-Indonesian Comprehensive Partnership

Hassan Wirajuda, Douglas H. Paal — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda discussed the new Comprehensive Partnership between the United States and Indonesia, which includes democracy, nuclear disarmament, and economic development.

ASEAN Integration and its Effects

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Carnegie Beijing sponsored and co-hosted a policy debate with the Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the Center for Regional Security Studies to address the current internal and external challenges ASEAN countries face and the ASEAN Charter’s implications for alleviating some of these problems and improving regional relations.

How East Asians View Democracy

Albert Keidel, Andrew Nathan, Yun-han Chu, Larry Diamond — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Despite the growing global skepticism of Western-style democracy, citizens across Asia decisively reject authoritarian alternatives such as strong-man rule or military rule.

A Clear Strategic Vision for Asia

Douglas H. Paal, Richard Bush — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

The next U.S. administration needs a clear strategic vision for Asia befitting the region’s status as the new global center of gravity. That will require steps that include continuing the Strategic Economic Dialogue and avoiding coalitions based on democracy and common values.