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Assessing ASEAN’s Geopolitical Relevance After 50 Years

As ASEAN nears its 50th anniversary, what challenges does it face as a regional organization?

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
August 05, 2017
Assessing ASEAN’s Geopolitical Relevance After 50 Years
Credit: Flickr/ Prachatai

The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Prashanth Parameswaran (@TheAsianist) discuss ASEAN’s upcoming 50th anniversary on August 6, the upcoming ASEAN Regional Forum meetings, and ASEAN’s role in managing the South China Sea disputes, the North Korea issue, and the Islamic State in Asia.

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