SOME QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
SINO-SOVIET IMPACT
1.
What are the implications of any improvement in Sino-Soviet relations for the region and for Cambodia in particular?
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'INDO-CHINA"
2. Will the Cambodian resistance coalition hang together? Does ASEAN have a strategy for dealing with Vietnam?
3. What are Vietnam's real objectives and what are the constraints on her? Can the West influence her behaviour?
4.
At what level can we expect the refugee problem to persist?
PROSPECTS FOR ASEAN (POLITICAL)
5.
Can we rely on ASEAN countries continuing to be more or less Western orientated and resistant to Communist influence? Can we reduce Soviet influence and do we want to reduce Chinese influence?
6. Will ASEAN continue to develop or is there a risk of regression or disintegration?
Is ASEAN likey to develop a joint defensive capability and what are the implications for defence sales?
ROLES OF US AND JAPAN
8. What are US intentions?
What role are they ready to play?
Should we see Japan as
see Japan as a partner or a rival in South East Asia? Has Japan a part to play in regional defence? How far is her commercial advantage attributable to her aid input?
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PROSPECTS FOR ASEAN (ECONOMIC)
10.
How long can the more vulnerable ASEAN countries survive recession? What are the prospects for economic recovery?
11.
What are the chances of Singapore rivalling Hong Kong as financial centre?
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