Southeast Asia in 2021 and the Crisis in Myanmar

May 20, 2021 — Vivian Balakrishnan, minister of foreign affairs for Singapore, discusses a range of issues in Southeast Asia including the crisis in Myanmar, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the digital revolution with Asia Society President and CEO and Asia Society Policy Institute President Kevin Rudd. (59 min., 48 sec.)

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[dranzacspartan]

Kevin Rudd, Australia's 23rd Prime Minister and has to be the best Prime Minister of Australia. Corporations hate Kevin Rudd because Rudd was focused and fought heavily for the People and would not be dictated to by Corporations.

[zeyathura]

As a burmese, I agree with what Mr. Vivian said.

[lh]

I like two thoughtful politicians gave their own opinions while having good discussion

[mohamedwarsamaboss]

Three major things that I took from this brilliant discussion of these two knowledgeable prominent figures is the fact That:
1. Covid 19 will not go away in the foreseeable future and will remain active pandemic but its effectiveness could be minimised if the United nations as a whole cooperate in a unified fashion to curb it.
2. Digitalization will rein the future global commerce among nations and the traditional trading venues will close doors step by step.
3. The American hegemony is over, however, it is inevitable that the experienced Americans and the rising Chinese must work together and even sometimes competitively challenge each other, if we to survive, for the benefit of the world in a multilateral fashion.

[g.c]

I like Kevin. He seems very rationale and intelligent, but most importantly, he still has a good moral compass.

[中華傲訣]

The Singapore foreign affairs ministers was a debater in his school days.

[chuawantiong]

Very well-informed intelligent and seasoned speaker. Cool-minded too.

[ngseehing]

A very intelligent speech. Highly appreciated.p

[georgecorelli]

I appreciate the straits forwarding comments by this 2 eminently knowledgeable personalities.
🌏📡🇦🇺🎶⛑

[veekwok]

Kevin Rudd to Vivian Balakrishnan: It is always a privilege to talk with you



Singaporeans: It is a privilege to have Vivian Balakrishnan as our foreign affairs minister.

[AungZay]

Seriously ? About a dozen of bombs explode in Yangon and there were causality everyday. Junta's SAC is using RPG and heavy weapon on civilians just today. It is a regional security issue and act properly. Myanmar issue could drag whole Southeast Asia into downward spiral.

[dutchmilk]

TPP is one of the worse deal. Singapore got it luck with RCEP