1. Southeast Asia Today Section 3 Objective 1: Identify major cultural trends in Southeast Asia. Objective 2: Explain religion in the region. Objective 3: Summarize current issues or situations in the region.

2. Religion Hinduism and Buddhism from India and Sri Lanka. Mahayana Buddhism and Confucianism from China Arab and Indian traders brought Islam to Malaysia and Indonesia. Indonesia has world’s largest Muslim population Secular (nonreligious) law v. Sharia law in Malaysia

4. Government and Citizens Republics: Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore 3 branches of government and constitutions providing rights to citizens. Fall of dictatorship in Indonesia has given rise to democracy. Malaysia, Cambodia, Kingdom of Thailand and Sultanate of Brunei are constitutional monarchies. Laos and Vietnam are one party states. Myanmar is ruled by military junta. Collection of military leaders.

5. Political Tensions Insurgency in the Philippines Muslim separatists (goal?) Constitutional Court brought down government of Thailand in 2008. Overall, concerns with corruption, economic issues, and inequality between ethnic groups.

6. Population and Environment Population issues – rising population with decreasing resources Indonesia – 60% of the country’s population live on the island of Java. Result? Singapore – stagnant population growth. Why is this a concern?

7. Diverse Economies Brunei – economy based off of oil and natural gas production. Singapore – electronic exports and IT Myanmar and Cambodia are resisting globalization. Impact? Countries without stable infrastructure, transportation networks, and freedoms have much difficulty attracting foreign companies. Nations with oil and natural gas are more attractive options. (i.e. Indonesia)

8. Southeast Asia and the World Strait of Malacca is major global shipping lane. Concerns? ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Promote growth and social progress Reduced regional tariffs Created free-trade areas