Anwar’s push to return Myanmar to Asean sparks criticism over weakened leverage
The Malaysian leader’s pledge to visiting President Min Aung Hlaing comes without securing ‘significant concessions’, critics say
Naypyidaw, a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, was also seeking greater regional legitimacy, as its political leaders had been excluded from the bloc’s summits since 2021 for failing to implement a peace plan calling for an end to violence, inclusive dialogue and humanitarian aid.
