Region: Southeast Asia

The Eurasian Economic Union is turning into an important tool for Russia to increase resistance to sanctions, reducing technological and financial dependence and fostering foreign trade with friendly nations

The resolution of the crisis might well trigger long-awaited reforms in the global order, which should imply, among other things, a more prominent role for the Global South in the international system

A cartelization of the world economy could become a reaction of developing economies to the undermining of universal rules and norms in the economic sphere, most notably the principles of fair and open competition

Throughout 2022 the theme of BRICS expansion has taken on notable momentum as China’s BRICS+ initiative has engendered increasing aspirations from some of the largest developing economies to join the BRICS grouping

Moving the capital to Kalimantan amid rough economic and political conditions looks like Indonesia’s bid for assuming the role of regional leader

The fact that the G20 is a tool for the civilised dismantling of the existing order rather than their renewal does not mean its immediate death

G20 largely lacks focus and prioritization, although some of the Summit’s results are positive

What should we expect from G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia?

Given the keen interest of some partners even from unfriendly countries in developing cooperation with Russia, formats similar to the Summit could be successful

The effectiveness of ASEAN’s institutional balancing—now a hallmark of the association—has been somewhat compromised

ASEAN can become one of the leading forces of a rejuvenated drive at a globalisation that is balanced, inclusive and sustainable

Diversity is one of the main sources of G20 legitimacy that G7 or NATO clearly lacks