Southeast Asian governments remain cautious of the newly established security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, as the trilateral pact could spark tension and undermine the region's stance on maintaining a nuclear-free zone, analysts said.
Bidenâs Asian allies may balk at sanctions against Myanmar military
A number of them have extensive business interests in the country, a genuine belief in engagement, and a desire not to cede strategic ground to China
By Simon Denyer The Washington Post,Updated February 4, 2021, 5:39 p.m.
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Supporters of the military in Yangon, Myanmar, on Tuesday.THE NEW YORK TIMES/NYT
TOKYO â President Biden has vowed to rally the United Statesâ partners to respond to Myanmarâs military coup. But convincing Asian allies to support sanctions or moves to isolate the regime will be no easy task, given extensive business interests, a genuine belief in engagement, and a desire not to cede strategic ground to China.