In the post-pandemic conflicts to come, Asia will have to fend for itself

With the scale and impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are told to expect a different kind of world when lockdown and quarantine regimes are eventually lifted.But almost certainly, the one aspect of life that will not change is a proclivity for conflict. Rather, existing divides between powers, regions, neighbouring countries and within societies will be exacerbated. New drivers of conflict will emerge.An analogy could be made with the end of World War II, which gave birth almost immediately…

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