Published by: EAST ASIA FORUM

 14 March 2025

Author: William J Jones

Mahidol University International College

ASEAN remains divided on the Myanmar crisis, with internal rifts undermining efforts to implement its Five-Point Consensus. China’s influence has pressured ASEAN to act, but its reliance on external forces challenges its credibility. As Myanmar’s crisis deepens, ASEAN faces a pivotal moment — its ability to present a unified response will determine its regional leadership and relevance in the evolving geopolitical landscape.

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