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The Ripple Effects of the Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Southeast Asia

The Ripple Effects of the Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Southeast Asia

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had far-reaching implications across the globe, including in Southeast Asia. The region has historically been of significant importance to both countries, as a market for their goods and a source of valuable natural resources. As such, any disruptions to trade relations between Russia and Ukraine have the potential to affect the economies of Southeast Asian countries that rely on their exports.

One of the most significant impacts of the conflict on Southeast Asia has been on the price of oil. Both Russia and Ukraine are major oil producers, and the tensions between them have led to increased uncertainty in the global oil market. This has resulted in higher oil prices, which can have a significant impact on the economies of Southeast Asian countries that rely heavily on oil imports.

Additionally, the conflict has had a direct impact on the defence policies of Southeast Asian countries. Many countries in the region have close ties with both Russia and Ukraine, and the conflict has forced them to reconsider their strategic partnerships. For instance, Vietnam has traditionally been a close ally of Russia, but in recent years, it has sought to deepen its ties with the United States to counter China's growing influence in the region.

Moreover, the ongoing conflict has also brought cybersecurity concerns to the forefront in Southeast Asia. There are growing fears that cyberattacks could be used as a means of escalating the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and countries in the region have been warned to take necessary measures to protect themselves from such attacks.

In conclusion, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had a significant impact on Southeast Asia, particularly in terms of trade, defence, and cybersecurity. As the situation continues to evolve, it is essential for countries in the region to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to safeguard their interests.

Akhyari Hananto

I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to More understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia. I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine. I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan" I give lectures to students in lectures nationwide, sharing on full range of issues, from economy, to diplomacy Less
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