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In this work, we performed a comprehensive statistical analysis of fluctuating asymmetry of bilateral symmetric traits of folidosis of the head and limbs of the flat-tailed house gecko Hemidactylus platyurus. Sexual dimorphism and age-related differences were not found in all three analyzed groups (p = 0.12 - 0.83; p = 0.52 - 0.94, respectively). Significant discrepancies in the differentiation of biotopes by FA level between the central and marginal zones for samples without taking into account the type of substrate were not revealed in any of the studied populations. Differences in the integral index depending on the type of substrate were revealed in all three cities, both when comparing samples within cities and among themselves (p < 0.05). It was noted that the FA asymmetry coefficient was higher on walls (p < 0.36 - 0.84) than on tree trunks (0.10 - 0.58). A cross-population comparison of samples from Bangkok - Phnom Penh and Bangkok – Vientiane revealed highly significant differences in the FA index (p < 0.05).When comparing Phnom Penh - Vientiane, no differences were found. Bangkok is a large transport and industrially developed metropolis with a population of more than 5 million people, while Phnom Penh and Vientiane are significantly inferior in these indicators. Transport and industrial enterprises are the main source of physical and chemical pollution of the urban environment, directly or indirectly affecting the stability of the development of living organisms.

The article analyzes the current state of economic relations between Japan and the countries of Southeast Asia — trade as the basic and most traditional form of economic cooperation, mutual investment, official development assistance. The changes that occurred in this area in the period from the turn of the 21st century to the present time are considered. The latest statistical data — the basis of the assessment of the current state of economic relations between Japan and Southeast Asian countries — is given. The analysis made it possible to conclude that Japan in the early 21st century was more turned in the field of foreign trade to the United States, the major economies of North-East Asia, rather than to the countries of South-East Asia, but at the same time, they have a certain, noticeable niche in trade with Japan. Based on the calculations carried out, the key partners of Japan in each of the three main areas of economic cooperation — trade, mutual investment, official development assistance — are identified from among the countries of South-East Asia. It was revealed that the main foreign trade partners of Japan among Southeast Asian countries are Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia — that is, economically more developed countries. ASEAN countries retain in the 21st century the position of significant suppliers of mineral fuel, raw materials, food, seafood to Japan. Japan, in turn, exports to Southeast Asia industrial goods, primarily engineering products. It is shown that since the middle of 2000-s the volume of FDI from Japan in the most developed countries of Southeast Asia has significantly increased. Japan’s much more modest trade and investment ties with the less developed Southeast Asian countries (Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia) are balanced by official development assistance (ODA). The analysis of the most relevant and effective in the 21st century formats of multilateral cooperation of Japan and Southeast Asian countries is also conducted.

В различных областях отношений КНР и АСЕАН существует много схожих и несовпадающих национальных интересов. Эти национальные интересы стали основой для разработки внеш­ней политики КНР в отношении АСЕАН., There are many identical or conflicting national interests in the relationship between the PRC and ASEAN in various fields. These national interests became the basis for the development of the PRC's foreign policy towards ASEAN., Социально-гуманитарные знания, Выпуск 2 2021, Pages 327-332

The paper analyzes the key mechanisms of the Russia - ASEAN dialogue partnership formation and makes an assessment thereof with respect to the main cooperation areas. The chronology of the establishment of the dialogue partnership management bodies is outlined. The main approaches to the intensification and expansion of the economic cooperation are described. The conceptual principles that lay the foundation for the regional integration of ASEAN countries are examined, the specific features of this integration model are identified and the challenges of the current stage of the integration process development in the Asia-Pacific region are highlighted. The prospects of the further cooperation between Russia and ASEAN members in the situation of qualitative changes related to the formation of new multilateral integration associations are discussed.

The article was submitted on 29.04.2017. The article is devoted to political cooperation of Thailand with other countries in the region of South-East Asia and with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. An overview of the political role and position of Thailand in the modern era in the Asian region, such as in the region of Southeast Asia, East Asia and Pacific region, the role of other countries in these regions made of the role of regional organizations, especially the role of the Asia-Pacific economic cooperation (APEC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the development and strengthening of political cooperation between the member countries of ASEAN and APEC. Particular emphasis is placed on the role, activities and political cooperation of Thailand in ASEAN and APEC. In addition, Thailand has been actively playing its role to improve relations and accelerate its activities in such regional integration associations, such as ASEAN+3, ASEAN+6, ASEAN+8, within the framework of the ASEAN Regional Forum for Security (ARF) and the Bay of Bengal initiative as multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation (BIMSTEC: cooperation between Thailand with countries in South Asia). Special attention is paid to political relations of Thailand with other countries in the region of Southeast Asia, East Asia and Pacific region in the XXI century, the modern political activities of Thailand in his region and in other regions around the world, especially the political activities, the role and position of Thailand in the world after the events of 11 September 2001 Thailand promotes and supports against terrorism and political cooperation of Thailand with other countries in the world and other regional organizations. In addition, Thailand is committed to dealing with the problem of international terrorism and focuses on the development and preservation of regional peace and security. Статья посвящена исследованию политического сотрудничества Таиланда с другими странами в регионе Юго-Восточной Азии и со странами в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе. Дан обзор политической роли и позиции Таиланда на современном этапе в регионе Юго-Восточной Азии, Восточной Азии и Тихоокеанском регионе в целом, роли других стран в этих указанных регионах и роли региональных организаций, в частности, роль Азиатско-Тихоокеанского экономического сотрудничества (АТЭС) и Ассоциация государств Юго-Восточной Азии (АСЕАН) в развитии и усилении политического сотрудничества между странами членов АСЕАН и АТЭС. Особый акцент сделан на роли Таиланда в деятельности АСЕАН и АТЭС и политическом сотрудничестве в рамках этих организаций. Кроме того, Таиланд активно играет свою роль в деле улучшения отношений и расширяет свою деятельность в таких региональных интеграционных объединениях, как АСЕАН+3, АСЕАН+6, АСЕАН+8, в рамках Регионального Форума АСЕАН по Безопасности (АРФ) и Бенгальского залива как инициативе многосекторального технического и экономического сотрудничества (БИМСТЕК: сотрудничество между Таиландом со странами Южной Азии). Особое внимание уделяется политическим отношениям Таиланда с другими странами в Юго-Восточной Азии, Восточной Азии и Тихоокеанском регионе в XXI веке, современной политической деятельности Таиланда в его регионе и в других регионах по всему миру, роли и позиции Таиланда в мире после событий 11 сентября 2001 г. Таиланд активно с другими странами и другими региональными организациями и оказывает им поддержку в противодействии терроризму. Кроме того, он стремится к борьбе с проблемой международного терроризма и уделяет внимание развитию и сохранению регионального мира и безопасности.