ASEAN

Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast Asia
Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.
Published On 9 Nov 2023
How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now
Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.
Published On 15 Sep 2023
Myanmar rejects ASEAN statement condemning violence as ‘one-sided’
Generals lash out after 10-member grouping urges ‘Myanmar Armed Forces in particular’ to end civilian attacks.
Published On 6 Sep 2023
Malaysia calls for ‘strong’ measures on Myanmar as ASEAN meets
The 10-member Southeast Asian grouping has been strained to the limit over the crisis caused by the 2021 military coup.
Published On 5 Sep 2023

As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.

China says the Philippines has ‘ignored’ repeated requests to remove ‘stranded’ warship from the Second Thomas Shoal.

Critics described the election as the least free and fair in decades due to exclusion of main opposition party.

Indonesia hosts southeast Asian regional forum with China, Russia and the US attending, too.

Indonesia, Malaysia decline invite as critics condemn Thai effort, saying it undermines regional peace initiatives.

Regional bloc leading diplomatic efforts to end violence caused by the 2021 military coup but has made scant progress.

Convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under fire in northeastern Shan State but escaped unharmed.

Regional bloc calls for an end to violence as media reports say up to 100 people may have died in Pa Zi Gyi village.

China condemned Australia’s plan to acquire attack subs from the US but how have Southeast Asian nations reacted?

Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines described as ‘the single biggest leap’ ever in Australia’s defence capabilities.

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