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Evan A. Laksmana

Evan A. Laksmana

Evan A. Laksmana is a political scientist and senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Evan A. Laksmana is a political scientist and senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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English

Opinion | Forget Asean bureaucracy, Brunei must make haste on Myanmar special envoy

It is Brunei’s responsibility to quickly announce the Special Envoy so that Asean can begin to implement the five-point consensus.

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Jakarta lacks the leverage to effect change in Myanmar and can only plead with others who hold some sway, such as China, Japan, Russia, India, and the US, says Evan A. Laksmana.

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Jakarta has filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing’s extensive maritime claims, citing a 2016 UN tribunal ruling that found in favour of the Philippines. But does this mark a policy departure?

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As Indonesia’s security ties with China deepen, there are concerns ex-general Prabowo Subianto will alter Indonesia’s foreign policy, especially its relationship with China.

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