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ASEAN reclaims its centrality as newer blocs wobble and wane

With the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) losing much of its diplomatic momentum, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been gradually reclaiming its central...

ASEAN flexes 'convening power' on South China Sea and other issues

ASEAN foreign ministers face test of unity at Manila meetings

Why new US tariffs threaten Trump government’s credibility in Asean

A new wave of US tariffs that hit seven Southeast Asian countries is set to reinforce perceptions of Washington as an unreliable partner to the region, according to analysts. Citin...

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Hold ‘Icebreaker’ Meeting With Myanmar Counterpart

The Southeast Asian bloc reaffirmed its adherence to its Five-Point Consensus initiative, which was last week rejected by Myanmar’s military-dominated parliament.

FG commends ASEAN countries for engaging Nigeria through diplomatic channels

Ambassador Enikanolaiye noted that while many partners, particularly within ASEAN, have upheld diplomatic decorum and proper channel of communication, some other Embassies in Abuja...

ASEAN makes little headway in resolving Myanmar crisis

ASEAN can still hedge between America and China on AI. It needs to get its act together first

Can ASEAN members draw from both the Chinese and Western ecosystems in pursuit of their own interests?

The South China Sea consensus no ASEAN chair can move

The Philippines came into the 2026 ASEAN chairmanship with the strongest possible hand on the South China Sea. It held the pen on the communique. It had built new domestic legal in...

East Timor’s Myanmar war crimes case puts Asean non-interference to the test

East Timor has become the unlikely venue for a war crimes case against Myanmar’s military leadership, as proceedings advance in Dili’s courts and test Asean’s uneasy approach to th...

Asean lawmakers warn Myanmar reengagement risks legitimizing junta

MANILA, Philippines — Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has raised concerns about Asean’s recent engagement with Myanmar’s military-appointed government, warning that...

The Quad and ASEAN’s First Step Off The Fence

For the first time, the Quad issued a dedicated joint statement on cooperation with ASEAN.

ASEAN offers Myanmar diplomatic olive branch but no concessions

Rubio stresses US commitment to Asia at ASEAN meeting

Myanmar's return to ASEAN fold remains 'far off,' Philippines says

The future of Taiwan-ASEAN ties

Japan’s Billions Are the Wildcard in Southeast Asia’s Aid Race

Few development actors in the region can currently match Tokyo’s combination of credibility and quality.

Myanmar’s Readmission to ASEAN Summits Still ‘Far Off,’ Special Envoy Says

Ma. Theresa Lazaro said that the bloc wants to see more progress on the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus for resolving the country's conflict.

ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice ‘serious concern’ over Middle East hostilities

Southeast Asian ministers urge restraint in Middle East conflict US, China, India, EU, Japan among countries to join Manila meeting US’ Rubio, China’s Wang to join, bilateral meeti...

Strategic Outlook #1 OECD Is Not the Destination, Regulatory Credibility Is

Indonesia’s pursuit of OECD membership is frequently celebrated as a diplomatic milestone. This accession ambition means a lot for…Continue reading on Medium »

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How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information Pressure

From election debates to AI‑manipulated content, audiences in both countries rely on legacy media for credibility while increasingly consuming politics through fast, visual, and cr...

ASEAN winners and losers in the era of the Hormuz crisis

The Hormuz crisis is too often seen as ASEAN oil-shock story. Truth is, it is that. But in addiiton it’s a human ledger of pain and an economic index of sorts. Ask who’s been hurt...

Philippines’ Lazaro Dismisses Criticisms Over ASEAN’s ‘Informal Meeting’ With Myanmar FM

Last week, the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar said that agreeing to the meeting was a sign of the ASEAN special envoy's "timidity and poor judgment."