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ASEAN Regional Forum

August 06, 2015
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.

August 05, 2015
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.

February 24, 2015
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.

September 05, 2014
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.

August 29, 2014
Myanmar’s Great Power Balancing Act
By Jacob Goldberg
In balancing its relations with China and India, Myanmar is continuing a well-established practice.

August 16, 2014
Will Indonesia Save the Six Party Talks?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea wants Indonesia to potentially advocate on its behalf on the world stage.

August 13, 2014
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.

August 12, 2014
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.

August 11, 2014
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.

August 11, 2014
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.

August 10, 2014
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.

August 08, 2014
Japan Wants Talks With China in Myanmar
By Clint Richards
Japan is lobbying for a high-level visit this weekend despite a lack of concessions.