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Indonesia says held ‘positive’ Myanmar political talks
Jakarta hoped that would lead “towards inclusive national dialogues in order to find a durable and comprehensive solution to the…
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Southeast Asia countries urge powerful nations to use their influence to stop war in Gaza: Indonesian defence minister
JAKARTA: Several countries in Southeast Asia – including Indonesia and Malaysia – have urged the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to…
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ASEAN defence chiefs call for the fighting in Gaza to cease but struggle to address Myanmar violence
Singapore took a firm position against Hamas and strongly condemned the attacks the militant group launched inside Israel on Oct…
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Indonesia hosts regional defence chiefs amid multiple global crises
Southeast Asian defence ministers will meet in Indonesia alongside key players in the Indo-Pacific this week, with the ASEAN bloc…
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Indonesian presidential candidates Anies, Ganjar unveil their foreign policy strategies, and they are worlds apart
The presidential election will determine who gets to lead Southeast Asia’s biggest economy for the next five years, and a…
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Commentary: Russia’s memory diplomacy is paying dividends in Southeast Asia
MANUFACTURED MEMORIES It is hard but not impossible, especially if the memories of World War II are manufactured. In August,…
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Israel-Hamas conflict: ASEAN calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence
SINGAPORE: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday (Oct 20) called for the “immediate end” to the violence…
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Israel-Hamas conflict could have implications on ASEAN centrality as members adopt different stances: Experts
The Singapore government on Monday (Oct 16) said it is deeply distressed by the increasing civilian casualty toll and deepening humanitarian…
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Commentary: Will ASEAN’s first joint military exercise prepare it for future crises?
A SIGNAL TO MAJOR POWERS What objective does the ASEAN Solidarity Exercise 2023 serve? First, the exercise could be interpreted…
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ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
The exercises were originally set to take place in the southernmost waters of the South China Sea, which are also…
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