The writer says Asean has over the past 55 years has made consensus fit for its purposes and has made the group relevant and coherent until this day. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asean needs a new approach. Members that are willing and able to take common positions should do so without waiting for unanimity among all ten countries
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha must be enthusiastic about attending the Asean leaders’ biannual summit in Phnom Penh next month, especially the session on measures to end the Myanmar junta’s killings and oppression.