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Growing influence: Jokowi and wife Iriana being briefed by Ukrainian officials amid ruined buildings on his visit to the war-torn country. Can the Indonesian president help foster peace between Russia and Ukraine? — Indonesia’s Presidential Palace/AFP

THIS is an interesting and exciting year for Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.

One is chair of Asean, another holds the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) and the other is taking its turn to host Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec).

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