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Myanmar at 5: Regional responsibility and the price of impunity

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Myanmar at 5: Regional responsibility and the price of impunity

Five years on, the 5PC has become a procedural shield rather than a protection mechanism, a failure reflected in consultations that multiply without delivering results.

Weaving resilience into the fabric of the ASEAN Community

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Weaving resilience into the fabric of the ASEAN Community

In 2026, Indonesia is in the position to recalibrate the region’s preparedness and response toward disasters and strengthen the region’s blueprint for a resilient future.

$Sham elections can’t save a fracturing Myanmar$

Academia 3 weeks ago

Sham elections can’t save a fracturing Myanmar

The prospects for the people of Myanmar look grim after the multistage elections ended on Sunday, as their country is dominated by the military junta and hemmed in by competing great power interests and a softening stance among some ASEAN members.

Indonesia pushes for 'lasting stability' in Myanmar on ASEAN talks

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia pushes for 'lasting stability' in Myanmar on ASEAN talks

Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro said the bloc did not reach consensus on its stance against the result of Myanmar’s election, in which the military-backed party claimed victory.

Philippine says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

Philippine says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election

Speaking after a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, she said the bloc affirmed its commitment to implementing the "five-point consensus" to address the Myanmar crisis.

ASEAN opens talks under South China Sea shadows

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

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ASEAN opens talks under South China Sea shadows

ASEAN opened its first foreign ministers’ talks of the year in Cebu, the Philippines, on Wednesday under the lingering shadow of unresolved South China Sea disputes and mounting doubts over the fate of a long-promised regional code of conduct (COC).

The Philippines inherits an ASEAN in turmoil

Academia 3 weeks ago

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The Philippines inherits an ASEAN in turmoil

ASEAN will now need to make decisions about its future purpose and whether it will seek to restore the established order or strike out in a new direction.

Why ASEAN’s partnership model matters for global cooperation

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Why ASEAN’s partnership model matters for global cooperation

Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN in October 2025 stands as a heartening example of the power of partnership in challenging times.

Asian defense firms may be the surprise winners of rising geopolitical tensions

Academia 4 weeks ago

Asian defense firms may be the surprise winners of rising geopolitical tensions

The arms game among Western countries is turning increasingly toward cheaper alternatives from manufacturers in Asia, where indigenization is trending amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

US approves $2.3 billion sale of aircraft, torpedoes to Singapore

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

US approves $2.3 billion sale of aircraft, torpedoes to Singapore

"The proposed sale will improve Singapore's capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible maritime force capable of deterring adversaries," the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.

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