Philippines: ASEAN Faces Tough Challenge as Myanmar Conflict Escalates
brought to light the escalating conflict in Myanmar, marking it as a significant and complex challenge for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Trump’s U-Turn on Relations with ASEAN
and Southeast Asian Association of Nations (ASEAN) is crucially interconnected within mutual interests.
India and Indonesia: Security Orbits in the Indo-Pacific
Between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are all the ASEAN member states and their water zones, as well as the currently disputed South China Sea.
Interpol Warns of Global Crisis as Human Trafficking and Cyber Scams Surge
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Cambodia
Recent instances of human trafficking for online scam centers have been reported across Southeast Asia, with over 100,000 individuals trafficked into such facilities in Cambodia alone.
Indonesia Takes Leadership in South China Sea Code of Conduct Negotiations
ndonesia, under its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023, has spearheaded a crucial initiative to accelerate the negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, gaining unanimous agreement from all ASEAN member countries and China.
Azerbaijan’s Leader Blasts France for Destabilizing Role in South Caucasus
As the chair of the upcoming 2026 ASEAN conference, the Philippines has expressed concerns about the conflict, highlighting the broader international implications of the ongoing tensions.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey’s Joining BRICS Can Be a Game Changer
The relations that Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt can develop with various economic organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would help these states sustain their balance-oriented foreign policies within the framework of the East-West axis, and would also serve as a healthy bridge between the region and the West.
Stability, Resilience and Chaos in the New World Order
The question is whether we should tune in to the original settings of international politics or keep up with the…
Does the US Want to Divide the World into Democratic and Non-democratic Nations?
There were also countries from the Asia-Pacific and Africa that were not on the invitation list: Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, which are considered de facto allies of the United States, were among the ASEAN members not invited.
Jens Stoltenberg on the Rise of China: Is NATO Pivoting to the Indo-Pacific?
members of ASEAN (in particular, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, all of whom have increased the extent of their security cooperation with the U.
Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?
application of more diplomatic, security, and economic resources to Southeast Asia, in part to undermine China's growing influence, China has stepped up efforts to strengthen ties with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, especially Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
An Axis of Evil: Why Russia and China Protect Myanmar’s Military Regime
VIDEO: Military In Politics: Myanmar | InsightEven the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), not known for defending human rights or promoting democratization, apparently found the Myanmar military’s post-coup slaughter of unarmed peaceful protesters and its terroristic methods in quelling the nationwide uprisings indefensible.
Malaysia and Turkey: Old Friends, New Allies?
For Turkey, the FTA with Malaysia was its first with a member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its second in the Asia-Pacific region.
China-US Competition in the Asia-Pacific Will Grow Stronger With the RCEP
As observed in the last four years, more than half of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have constantly shown annual growth of more than 6-7%.
70 Years: China’s Celebrations Will Impress, But Challenges Remain of Global Concern
On the contrary, starting from neighboring countries such as member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China is perceived as a growing threat.
Turkey’s Renewed Interest in Asia: A Second Chance at Success?
In particular, the consecutive economic growth of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) throughout the past few decades are enough to prove this prediction, although trade wars between the US and the PRC have led to heated global discussions recently.
Turkish Economy Must Expand into the Asia-Pacific
Such aspirations were observed in the latest ASEAN summit in Bangkok in June this year.
A Tale of Two Erdogans: How The West Went Rogue on Turkey
Turkey has also come to engage ever more with the dynamic and economically vibrant Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Changes in Indonesian Foreign Policy After the Elections
This is not only related to the commitment of the non-interference principle in the ASEAN charter, but also due to the loose alliances among member countries, including Malaysia and Brunei, against these sorts of developments.
The Age of Erdogan has Brought Stability and Political Flexibility to Turkey
One of the next major goals of Turkey is to create more trading and investment opportunities with ASEAN.
