THE 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was on a formal visit to Thailand. He discussed various issues, from the south of Thailand, economic cooperation between the two countries, Asean’s role in dealing with the Myanmar crisis to his fight against corruption in Malaysia.
Beyond 2025, what will Asean be like? Will the grouping become less relevant as many political pundits often predict? What are existential threats to Asean? Is Asean going to expand its membership? How can we make Asean a more inclusive organisation? Can Asean make effective decisions faster in response to a crisis? Will Asean be able to navigate the competition between the superpowers?