What are the biggest challenges that are facing Asia today? (Give examples and explain your choice. Are they physical and/or human geography in their nature?)
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● The paper suggests that in these efforts ASEAN faces five major issues and challenges: enlargement, regional security cooperation, economic issues and cooperation, leadership transitions in ASEAN's members, and the renewed problems in Cambodia.
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Explanation: Without a doubt, 2017 put Asia to the test. Religious and ethnic tensions spilled out onto the streets, game-changing elections toppled leaders as new ones emerged, some economies boomed while others declined. Meanwhile, natural disasters such as the devastating floods in South Asia—the worst in a decade—killed over 1,000 people, displaced millions, and called into question the region’s ability to respond to disaster. At the same time, inspiring stories of hope and change—such as a rocker’s unifying walk across Thailand and a record number of locally elected women leaders in Nepal—continue to influence the region and drive it forward.