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ASEAN Can’t Do Much More About Myanmar’s Crisis
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The Southeast Asian bloc shouldn't be expected to take on more than it is capable of or willing to do.
Can ASEAN’s Special Envoy Resolve the Crisis in Myanmar?
By Sebastian Strangio
Brunei’s Erywan Yusof faces an uphill struggle in bringing the country’s contending factions into a process of dialogue.
ASEAN Ministers Pick Brunei Diplomat as Envoy to Myanmar
By Jim Gomez and Eileen Ng
After three months of deadlock, the Southeast Asian bloc finally settled on a candidate.
ASEAN Still Stalemated Over Choice of Myanmar Envoy
By Sebastian Strangio
A candidate was expected to be announced at yesterday’s Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, but the bloc appears deadlocked on a number of issues.
How the Milk Tea Alliance Is Remaking Myanmar
By Jasmine Chia and Scott Singer
Why the social media-based movement, and not ASEAN, offers a vision for a democratic and federalist Myanmar.
Give ASEAN Diplomacy a Chance in Myanmar
By Moez Hayat
Brunei’s adherence to the “ASEAN way” seeks a diplomatic solution to the crisis that also preserves the unity and continued relevance of the organization.
ASEAN and China Have Entered the ‘Zero Gravity Zone’ in Myanmar
By Phar Kim Beng and Nik Luqman
Neither has shown that it has the ability, let alone the willingness, to address the country's escalating crisis.
ASEAN Plans to Expedite Myanmar Response: Singapore
By Sebastian Strangio
The Southeast Asian bloc has so far struggled to implement its "five-point consensus."
Bereft of International Support, Myanmar’s Protesters Turn to Violent Resistance
By Kristina Kironska
As the country's crisis deepens, the lines between attack and defense are beginning to blur.
There is No ASEAN Consensus on Myanmar
By Oren Samet
Two months on from ASEAN’s high-profile summit, the organization appears more divided than ever.
Russia Focuses on Arms Sales to ‘Like-Minded’ Generals in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
ASEAN asks the United Nations to drop a proposed arms embargo on Myanmar.
ASEAN’s Special Leaders Meeting on Myanmar, One Month On
By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc's progress has been sluggish, but it reflects in part the deadlocked nature of the country's crisis.
Myanmar’s Human Rights Violations and ASEAN’s Response
By OBA Mie
The recent measures may be less significant than they seem.
Myanmar Junta Labels Shadow Government ‘Terrorists’
By Sebastian Strangio
The designation never bodes well for the possibility of peaceful resolution to a crisis.
Is ASEAN Still Relevant?
By The Diplomat
Hoang Thi Ha, Ja Ian Chong, and Evan A. Laksmana discuss ASEAN's regional role amid the Myanmar crisis and China-U.S. tensions.
Myanmar Junta’s Diplomatic Games Need Tough Response
By John Sifton
The ASEAN summit’s failings demonstrate that standard diplomatic protocols are insufficient to deal with the Myanmar leadership.
Assessing the Outcome of ASEAN’s Special Meeting on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The outcome of the special summit reflected both ASEAN's limitations and the intractable nature of the country's crisis.
Myanmar Protests Continue After ASEAN Peace Initiative
By Associated Press
After chanting their opposition to the junta and listening to speeches, the protesters quickly scattered to avoid any confrontation with police or soldiers.
Duterte Joins Thai PM on the Sidelines of ASEAN Myanmar Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The leaders' absence doesn't bode well for ASEAN's ability to muster a united front against Myanmar's junta.
Can the ASEAN Leaders Meeting Address the Crisis in Myanmar?
By Lina Alexandra and Evan A. Laksmana
Despite the many political obstacles, an ASEAN-led option seems like the best of the bad options available.
Thai PM to Skip Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The leaders of eight Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, are confirmed attendees at the meeting.
What ASEAN Leaders Should Say to the Head of Myanmar’s Junta
By Dino Patti Djalal
At this weekend's summit, Southeast Asian leaders need to take a firm and principled stance.
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