Authors: Yuyun Wahyuningrum|Sarah Teitt

Published: 24 Jun 2026

Is ASEAN on the right path as it works to engage Myanmar?

As ASEAN foreign ministers prepare to meet in Manila from 21-22 July, a quiet but significant shift is underway in the regional bloc’s approach to Myanmar. Although ASEAN remains formally committed to the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), several member states (AMS) appear to be reconsidering the collective pressure approach adopted since the 2021 coup. Rather than abandoning the 5PC, they argue that more direct engagement with Naypyidaw may be necessary to encourage its implementation.

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