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Crisis in Myanmar undermining “ASEAN centrality”
13 Sept 11:24 Key points summarised by AI
- The ongoing crisis in Myanmar, marked by over 230 deaths, directly challenges ASEAN's core principle of "centrality" and its policy of non-interference, urging a reinterpretation due to severe human rights violations.
- ASEAN's perceived inaction, constrained by its consensus-based decision-making, has severely tarnished its regional image and undermined its credibility in addressing the violence.
- Former senior Thai diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow advocates for ASEAN to move beyond passive statements and adopt a more active, "constructive intervention" role to resolve the escalating situation.
- Thailand, as Myanmar's immediate neighbor, faces significant pressure to lead in finding a resolution, despite its cautious approach of "quiet diplomacy" rather than direct condemnation.
