ARTICLES

24 Mar 2022

ASEAN Special Envoy in Myanmar: Too Little, Too Late?

Sharon Seah|Joanne Lin

The recent visit to Myanmar by ASEAN’s Special Envoy has been disappointing. It might be time to reconsider the grouping’s five-point consensus.

19 Oct 2021

ASEAN Snubs the State Administration Council (For Now)

Moe Thuzar

ASEAN's decision to allow only a 'non-political' representative from Myanmar is a blow to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's bid to gain recognition at the grouping's high table. The question here is how long ASEAN can maintain unity and stay the course.

ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting ASEAN Unity Myanmar Myanmar Military

22 Jul 2016

Issues and Points to Look out for at the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings

Tang Siew Mun

The 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting will take place against the backdrop of The South China Sea dispute, with the leaders of ASEAN unable to give a unified position on the matter. With six foreign ministers taking part in the AMM for the first time, the collegiality and cohesion of ASEAN will be tested.

ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting South China Sea