Readings and Visual Media
U.S. Imports from Southeast Asian Countries

This online titled “Southeast Asia: Region on the Rise” was published in January 2013 on the Inbound Logistics website. The article describes the economic growth of Southeast Asia overall and highlights some of the region’s major players in the global market.
http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/southeast-asia-region-on-the-rise/
Global Railway Networks

Published by the European Commission, this map shows the limited connectivity Southeast Asia has via rail lines with the rest of the world.
Navigable Rivers

Published by the European Commission, this map shows navigable rivers of the world and illustrates the importance such rivers have played in connecting Southeast Asia with countries such as China.
http://bioval.jrc.ec.europa.eu/products/gam/images/large/major_rivers.png
Global Shipping Lanes

Published by the European Commission, this map shows global shipping lanes and illustrates the significant role the region plays in global shipping.
http://bioval.jrc.ec.europa.eu/products/gam/images/large/shipping_laness.png
Southeast Asia: Crouching Tiger or Hidden Dragon?

This report by the Global Think Tank at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace outlines Southeast Asia’s growth and its importance in the global market.