‘Not mere pawns’ in big power rivalry: Asean asserts agency at Shangri-La forum

‘Not mere pawns’ in big power rivalry: Asean asserts agency at Shangri-La forum

US warnings about China ‘threat’ unlikely to be fully endorsed by Asean, given spectre of steep tariffs under Trump, analyst says.

Thailand urges cross-regional cooperation to tackle borderless security threats at Shangri-La dialogue

Deputy PM Phumtham urges inclusive partnerships and trust-building at Shangri-La Dialogue in response to evolving global threats. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai delivered a national statement on June 1 at the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, addressing evolving regional and cross-regional security dynamics. Speaking during the session titled “Cross-Regional Security Interlinkages…