Whither ASEAN community?: The Jakarta Post
This year, ASEAN still barely resembles a community in its true sense of the word as its leaders have come up with a new vision for 2045 with even more audacious targets.
This year, ASEAN still barely resembles a community in its true sense of the word as its leaders have come up with a new vision for 2045 with even more audacious targets.
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Relations with China cannot be pinned solely on strong economic cooperation as some issues remain, including the skirmishes in the South China Sea, and the flooding of Chinese…
Push-in operations are not just about a few hundred unfortunates being kicked across the barbed wires. They are political signals—of frustration and control. It is a…
South Asia’s waters are a common, shared resource, and must be distributed justly and equitably for the well-being of its people.
The bonanza of security for some, opens up a world of insecurity for most others.
Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.
Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger.
Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.
International diplomacy may have halted escalation in this instance, but durable peace can only come from the political will and wisdom of leaders in both India and Pakistan.