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With world leaders’ ‘abysmal failure’ to uphold global order, ASEAN holds lessons: Timor-Leste president
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‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister
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Sustained security can’t come from ‘barrel of a gun’: East Timor’s Jose Ramos-Horta
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Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
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As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?
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US, China in ‘mutually assured disruption’ dynamic, both sides worse off if they continue imposing restrictions on one another: PM Wong
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Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
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Philippines defence chief backs US calls for higher military spending, says allies must pull their weight
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Countries need to work together to maintain, protect critical underwater infrastructure: Chan Chun Sing
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