Why is ASEAN Muted on the Invasion of Ukraine?

Thomas Daniel, Senior Fellow, ISIS Malaysia

28-Feb-22 08:30

Why is ASEAN Muted on the Invasion of Ukraine?

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The Malaysian government's latest statement on the situation in Ukraine has been criticized by some observers as not going far enough; the same applies for the recent statement issued by ASEAN Foreign Ministers. We discuss the significance of language in international diplomacy and the considerations at play in Malaysia's stance with Thomas Daniel of ISIS. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

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