Joko Widodo’s steady, pragmatic diplomacy shows Asean a way forward

Joko Widodo’s steady, pragmatic diplomacy shows Asean a way forward

The Indonesian president seems determined to contain multiple crises in Southeast Asia as well as head off a clash among rival powers in the Indo-Pacific. His cautious approach risks inaction that further deepens regional crises, but it also holds the promise of building a more capable, coherent Asean.