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On Myanmar, the World Needs to Save ASEAN From Itself
March 03, 2023

On Myanmar, the World Needs to Save ASEAN From Itself

By David Hutt
Having failed to push forward a resolution to Myanmar's conflict, the Southeast Asian bloc needs a face-saving way of admitting defeat.

Malaysia’s Anwar Voices Concern About Myanmar Refugee Crisis
March 02, 2023

Malaysia’s Anwar Voices Concern About Myanmar Refugee Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian leader claimed that 200,000 Myanmar nationals have now sought refuge in his country.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis
February 03, 2023

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis

By Niniek Karmini
Indonesia is setting up an office of an ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar in Jakarta to spearhead how the bloc deals with the crisis.

Indonesia to Establish Special Office to Handle Myanmar Crisis
January 12, 2023

Indonesia to Establish Special Office to Handle Myanmar Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
Among the challenges facing Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her team will be how to respond to the junta's planned sham elections.

ASEAN’s Myanmar Headache Changes Hands
November 28, 2022

ASEAN’s Myanmar Headache Changes Hands

By Naw Theresa
As the bloc's chair in 2023, Indonesia will attempt to succeed where both Cambodia and Brunei have failed.

The Rift Between ASEAN and Myanmar’s Democracy Movement is Growing Wider
November 16, 2022

The Rift Between ASEAN and Myanmar’s Democracy Movement is Growing Wider

By Minn Tent Bo
Recent statements from senior Southeast Asian officials have demonstrated a lack of understanding of the country's conflict dynamics.

Indonesian FM Says Myanmar Military to Blame for Country’s Crisis
November 04, 2022

Indonesian FM Says Myanmar Military to Blame for Country’s Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
Retno Marsudi’s comments came ahead of an ASEAN summit at which the region's leaders will be under pressure to toughen their stance toward the military junta.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Urge More Progress in Myanmar Crisis
October 27, 2022

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Urge More Progress in Myanmar Crisis

By Niniek Karmini and Grant Peck
The ministers admitted their efforts haven’t achieved significant progress and called to strengthen the implementation of a five-point consensus.

Myanmar’s Junta Chief Not Invited to ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Confirms
October 06, 2022

Myanmar’s Junta Chief Not Invited to ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Confirms

By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains unclear whether the Southeast Asian bloc will take a fresh approach to Myanmar's metastasizing crisis.

Malaysia’s Saifuddin Calls for ASEAN to Review Myanmar Peace Plan
September 20, 2022

Malaysia’s Saifuddin Calls for ASEAN to Review Myanmar Peace Plan

By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian envoy says that the Southeast Asian bloc must ask whether its Five-Point Consensus is still "relevant."

ASEAN’s Efforts to Mediate the Myanmar Political Crisis Deserve More Recognition
August 25, 2022

ASEAN’s Efforts to Mediate the Myanmar Political Crisis Deserve More Recognition

By Thuc D. Pham and Hoai Nguyen
The argument that ASEAN should do more is widespread, but the grouping has already taken several unprecedented steps.
Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency by Six Months
August 02, 2022

Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency by Six Months

By Sebastian Strangio
In a nationally televised speech, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing blamed "terrorists" for delaying the country's return to normalcy.

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