Can a divided ASEAN solve the Myanmar crisis?
This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.
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This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.
The argument that ASEAN should do more is widespread, but the grouping has already taken several unprecedented steps.
When the United Nations Secretary-General's special envoy met recently with the military junta leader of a pariah state, the expectation was probably that it would start with an exchange of pleasantries and then be followed by some serious discussion. Of course, nobody would know what the two touched upon during their closed-door meeting. That was not to be.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Myanmar’s military junta has not provided the necessary cooperation to coordinate and deliver humanitarian aid to the country so far, said Foreign...
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Foreign minister and Asean special envoy on Myanmar Prak Sokhonn was unable to meet with former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi due to unspecified “judicial procedures” cited by the ruling State Administration Council (SAC).