ASEAN’s misunderstood ‘Retreat Diplomacy’

Source: Asia News Network At the Langkawi Retreat in January 2025, for instance, the tradition was not to immediately lock into a list of talking points and formal notes that must be discussed in unadulterated form by the ASEAN Leaders Summit in May 2025 By Phar...

China Must Explain Defense of Myanmar Junta

Source: Irrawaddy In late 2024, reports emerged that the Chinese authorities had arrested MNDAA leader Peng Daxun, leading to speculation that the group might have to withdraw from Lashio. Throughout last month, rumors persisted about an MNDAA retreat Analysis |...