STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 21, 2020 • 7 min read
Analysis What will India’s withdrawal from the RCEP mean for Southeast Asia?
By
Jennifer Chance
• Dec 21, 2020
Marred by domestic concerns and tension with China, in 2019 India declared that it was withdrawing from the RCEP. Regarded as a crucial counterbalance to Beijing in Southeast Asia, how will this decision impact power dynamics in the region for years to come?