ALJAZ The Listening Post 2019 Ep 40 July 13, 2024
Like human rights the association of Southeast Asian nations has proved time and time again that its largely a toothless body this summit isnt expected to be any different instead the main focus is likely to be trade with the host country thailand hoping to announce the finalization of the 16 nation deal the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership includes all 10 members plus 6 others including china japan and india but not the United States negotiations started 7 years ago and after several delays the members hope a deal can finally be reached particularly now and mid trade tensions aroun...