Marty Natelegawa (centre) chairs an Asean meeting as Indonesian Foreign Minister in Jakarta. Photo: ISEAS
What good is Asean, Indonesia wonders
The 10-member bloc has just finished another round of summits pledging cooperation, peace and prosperity, but its inability to confront thorny issues such as the Rohingya crisis leaves observers wondering why any of it matters
Marty Natelegawa (centre) chairs an Asean meeting as Indonesian Foreign Minister in Jakarta. Photo: ISEAS