| ID | 179257 |
| Title Proper | Brunei in 2020 |
| Other Title Information | Durable Social Compact in a Turbulent Year |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Izzuddin, Mustafa |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In common with other countries around the world, Brunei Darussalam has had to deal with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid19) pandemic and its consequences. By the end of 2020, Brunei had navigated the pandemic storm successfully by keeping its social compact intact, achieving a relatively buoyant economy, exhibiting a balanced foreign policy through strategic hedging, and keeping the country secure through defense diplomacy. Ending 2020 in great shape places Brunei in good stead for assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN and future royal succession. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 61, No.1; Jan-Feb 2021: p.166–170 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 61 No 1 |
| Key Words | Economic Liberalization ; Economic Diversification ; Pandemic ; Defense Diplomacy ; Strategic Hedging ; Social Compact |