COMMENTARIES

Indonesian President Suharto signs a new letter of agreement as IMF Director-General Michel Camdessus looks on

24 Feb 2021

The End of Western Triumphalism and the Return of the Sovereign State

Shaun Narine

The limitations of Western political and economic models signal the resurgence of a pluralist international society of states.

8 Apr 2020

Global Leadership is Flagging. Can ASEAN or ASEAN+3 Step Up?

Jayant Menon

Both ASEAN and its Plus Three partners – China, Japan and Korea – have been ramping up efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. It is time now for the Plus Three to step up to the plate.

ASEAN COVID-19 Regional Cooperation

22 Feb 2017

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Set for a Tough Year Ahead

Hoang Thi Ha

The 50th annual ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat in Boracay was held amid uncertainty and anxiety over the US’ commitment to Asia. The grouping has a long list of issues to work on, the more important being negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

ASEAN RCEP Regional Cooperation