ASEAN’s status quo on Myanmar might be the least-bad option

(East Asia Forum) ASEAN’s refusal to allow the participation of Myanmar’s junta in its political-level meetings remains one of the few sources of pressure on a regime that has consistently ignored its regional commitments. But growing engagement by China, India and Russia is steadily eroding ASEAN’s leverage and helping normalise the generals’ rule. How ASEAN handles Myanmar will be a test not only of its influence, but of whether its agreements carry any real political weight. – ASEAN’s status quo on Myanmar might be the least-bad option | East Asia Forum