The Farce of Mediation: Anwar, ASEAN and Myanmar

Behind regional leaders’ hollow statement on an extended and expanded ceasefire in Myanmar, released on Tuesday, and various failed frameworks, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to give the junta time, cover and impunity.

Whoever had hoped that Malaysia would do something more — or better — will now finally realize that it won’t happen.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysia will do no better than any previous ASEAN chair.