The war in Myanmar draws far less western attention than Ukraine or the Middle East. Why is such an enduring and intractable conflict being treated with so little urgency?
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While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, its new provisional measure could heighten pressure on both Israel and Hamas to save civilian lives and free the hostages in Gaza.
A pointless reduction in the jail sentences for Myanmar’s democratically elected leaders is unlikely to quell the fires of opposition now burning across the country.
As current chair of the regional body ASEAN, Indonesia is tasked with resolving a conflict that has killed thousands. Progress has been slow.
It is the time for ASEAN to reevaluated the implementation of 5 Points of Consensus and explore more effective measures that could put pressure on Myanmar’s military junta.
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Lecturer in International Relations, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
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Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Tasmania
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Research Fellow, Indonesian Institute of Advanced International Studies (INADIS)
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Associate Professor of Politics and Global Studies, Arizona State University
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Senior Lecturer in International Studies in the School of Society and Culture, Adelaide University
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Adjunct Professor, Natural Resource Institute (NRI), University of Manitoba