The #ASEAN disunity over AUKUS
The #ASEAN sees #aukus pact increases geopolitical risks in the region, as #aukus is aimed at countering rising Chinese belligerence.
The rise of partnerships in the region, which are not ASEAN-centric causes them concern.
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The #ASEAN sees #aukus pact increases geopolitical risks in the region, as #aukus is aimed at countering rising Chinese belligerence.
The rise of partnerships in the region, which are not ASEAN-centric causes them concern.
orfonline.org/expert-speak/t…
2/ How have various #ASEAN countries reacted to #aukus ?
They've not reacted in unison. Each member expressed its own views. The divergence in opinion was quite apparent.
Brunei did not speak about it.
Indonesia expressed caution with AUKUS.
Malaysia appears astonished.
They've not reacted in unison. Each member expressed its own views. The divergence in opinion was quite apparent.
Brunei did not speak about it.
Indonesia expressed caution with AUKUS.
Malaysia appears astonished.
3/ #Vietnam is more open to #aukus “All countries strive for the same goal of peace, stability, cooperation, and development” & nuclear power can be harnessed for development.
The #Philippines is more welcoming of the #aukus though President #Duterte sounded contradictory.
The #Philippines is more welcoming of the #aukus though President #Duterte sounded contradictory.
4/ #Thailand has moved closer to China and is buying submarines from it. It feels #aukus will intensify an arms race in the region.
#cambodia expects that the #aukus will “not fuel unhealthy rivalries and further escalate tension”.
#Myanmar & #Laos have abstained from commenting.
#cambodia expects that the #aukus will “not fuel unhealthy rivalries and further escalate tension”.
#Myanmar & #Laos have abstained from commenting.
5/ While the #QUAD II summit reassured #ASEAN in a functional manner, the #aukus pricked the balloon of #ASEAN centrality & the notion of its power in the region. It brought attention to the strategic paralysis of #ASEAN which is disguised as strategic autonomy.
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