Analysis-ASEAN Faces Myanmar Dilemma as some Members Pursue Closer Ties

Will ASEAN Reintegrate Myanmar Despite Its Ongoing Civil War?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) faces a difficult diplomatic decision as regional leaders prepare to reconsider Myanmar’s exclusion from high-level meetings, despite continuing violence and limited progress towards restoring civilian rule. Growing bilateral engagement by several member states, particularly Thailand, is putting pressure on the bloc to reconsider its five-year restrictions and exposing […]

ASEAN's Myanmar dilemma deepens as Thailand pushes for junta's return

ASEAN is poised to reassess its decision regarding Myanmar's military-backed leadership during the upcoming summit. Following recent elections won by the military, several member nations have increased engagement with Myanmar officials. Thailand has advocated for Myanmar's inclusion in high-level meetings, paving the way for potential diplomatic dialogues. Humanitarian concerns and civil conflicts continue to pose challenges for ASEAN's consensu…

ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members deepen ties ahead of summit

Thailand wants Myanmar’s foreign minister back at the table, putting pressure on ASEAN’s peace plan. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Analysis-ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties

By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - ASEAN is under increasing pressure at its upcoming summit to ease a five-year ban on Myanmar's military-backed leaders attending high-level meetings, after Thailand and several other members stepped up eng...

Bangkok says ASEAN should accept Myanmar back at diplomat level

In a steady backslide from his initial rejection of the junta’s election, the Thai FM is now advocating for full regime re-engagement in the regional body