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Now that some time has passed, the moment for evaluation attempts has come: what did Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship actually deliver for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?

This year Manila is chairing ASEAN. What can we expect from the new leader, well-known for its pro-US position and myriad of internal political issues?

The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) continues to frequently use the term “rules-based international order” in its official publications.