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Editorial
In Jakarta, the bloc didn’t simply fail to condemn the junta and back the people—it bought the generals more time to move ahead with their corrupt and repressive agenda.
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Burma
ASEAN summit on Saturday provides little reason for optimism among longtime political observers.
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Guest Column
The Thai prime minister’s absence from Saturday’s summit on Myanmar will blunt ASEAN’s effectiveness in dealing with the crisis.
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Specials
Ahead of the ASEAN summit, The Irrawaddy revisits some of its editorial cartoons published in the early 2000s on relations between the bloc and Myanmar’s men in uniform.
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Interview
If the bloc wants to mediate, the National Unity Government should be invited to Jakarta, ‘not just the criminals,’ says Altsean-Burma founder.
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Analysis
ASEAN says it seeks a workable solution to Myanmar’s crisis at Saturday’s summit, but everything hinges on whether Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing leaves it any room to maneuver.
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Guest Column
At Saturday’s summit, ASEAN should lay out a coherent, coordinated and creative diplomatic strategy that will open up space for dialog.
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Commentary
A choice awaits the bloc at its summit in Jakarta; support the Myanmar people’s struggle against the regime or share responsibility for its crimes against humanity.
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Editorial
The bloc must end its tradition of providing diplomatic coverage for repressive Myanmar regimes and should give the country’s legitimate representatives a platform.
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Burma
Deputy Prime Minister Don assigned to join talks in Jakarta, government source says.
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Asia
Leaders of the member states have reportedly agreed to meet in Jakarta; they will be briefed by Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and then discuss the situation.
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Guest Column
Bangkok should back efforts by Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and push ASEAN to play a direct role in addressing the disastrous situation in Myanmar, ex-Thai FM says.
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Asia
Leaders of the G-20 group of major economies wrapped up their online summit with a vow that all nations would have equal access to COVID-19 vaccines.
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