Tag: Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Biden to pressure ASEAN against Myanmar, Russia, China

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

U.S. wants ASEAN leaders to play bigger role in Myanmar diplomacy – official

The United States wants Southeast Asian leaders to play a “more deeply engaged role” in efforts to put Myanmar back on a democratic track after a coup last year, the top U.S. official for Asia said on Wednesday ahead of President Joe Biden’s meeting with leaders from the region this week.

Biden to pressure ASEAN against Myanmar, Russia, China

Myanmar Violence: a Slow Burn US Proxy War

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The ongoing violence in Myanmar may have faded into the background of global media coverage as much more intense conflict shapes up within and along Ukraine’s borders in Eastern Europe and as Washington raises the prospect of direct conflict with China in Asia. However, Myanmar’s conflict serves as a point of destabilization which may impact the wider stability of Southeast Asia and thus undermine China in a more indirect but still significant manner.

Myanmar Violence: a Slow Burn US Proxy War

Philippines ready to back US if it gets embroiled in war

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Philippines ready to back US if it gets embroiled in war

“He says if they’re asking for the support of the Philippines, it’s very clear that, of course, if push comes to shove, the Philippines will be ready to be part of the effort, especially if this Ukrainian crisis spills over to the Asian region,” Romualdez said in an online briefing with Manila-based journalists. “Give them the assurance that if ever needed, the Philippines is ready to offer whatever facilities or whatever things that the United States will need being a major — our number one ally.”