At the heart of this evolving security environment lies the Asean, a regional bloc that, for decades, has anchored its relevance on neutrality, consensus, and informal diplomacy.
However, as the competition between the US and China escalates, and as new powers like India rise to assert their influence, Asean finds its core principles of sovereignty, autonomy, and unity increasingly under pressure.
The region’s security architecture is transforming rapidly, and Asean must respond decisively to safeguard its members' sovereignty and strategic autonomy in the face of these challenges.
The most pressing threat to Asean’s sovereignty is in the...