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ASEAN Regional Forum
After South China Sea Finger-Pointing at ASEAN Meeting, China Offers Its Defense
By Shannon Tiezzi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi is unlikely to sway any listeners with his defense of China's actions.
ASEAN ‘Essential’ to Upholding Asia’s Rules, Says US Secretary of State
By Prashanth Parameswaran
“The future of the United States and the future of ASEAN are absolutely interconnected,” Kerry said.
Southeast Asian Countries Warm to US-Proposed Freeze on South China Sea Land Reclamation
By Shannon Tiezzi
A proposal first aired in 2014 is gaining new traction as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
Does Asia Need a New Maritime Organization Beyond ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Some are calling for a new institution to manage Asia’s maritime disputes.
Implications of the US-China Split at the ARF
By Thuc D. Pham
Divergent views on how to handle SCS disputes could still inspire a Code of Conduct.
Myanmar’s Great Power Balancing Act
By Jacob Goldberg
In balancing its relations with China and India, Myanmar is continuing a well-established practice.
Will Indonesia Save the Six Party Talks?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea wants Indonesia to potentially advocate on its behalf on the world stage.
Don’t Blame US Pivot for South China Sea Row
By Zachary Keck
China — not the U.S. pivot — is causing tensions in the South China Sea.
The Strategic Importance of Myanmar for India
By Sridhar Ramaswamy & Tridivesh Singh Maini
Myanmar is India’s bridge east, and an important ally for growing its regional power.
Code of Conduct for South China Sea Unlikely, Yet ASEAN Made Progress
By Clint Richards
All parties showed interest in conciliation, even if a COC was simply a prop to further dialogue.
ASEAN Forum Decries North Korea’s Weapons, While Tokyo and Pyongyang Speak
By Clint Richards
Japan took advantage of a rare opportunity to speak with Pyongyang’s foreign minister.
US and China's Dueling Visions of ASEAN
By Patrick M. Cronin and Cecilia Zhou
At the ASEAN Regional Forum, America and China's contrasting narratives for the region may be on full display.