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Sharon Seah

Sharon Seah

Sharon Seah is senior fellow and coordinator of the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme and Asean Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Sharon Seah is senior fellow and coordinator of the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme and Asean Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Languages Spoken:
English

Asian Angle | What can East Timor bring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?

The newest member of the Asean bloc could be its most optimistic, bringing a renewed focus on international law and unity.

Myanmar represents Asean’s biggest internal challenge to date, and Thailand’s bid for a ‘complementary’ diplomatic initiative undermines the bloc’s centrality.

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Both countries face challenges in expanding climate cooperation: the US is beholden to domestic politics while China’s economic growth makes reducing emissions difficult.

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