With Myanmar’s commander-in-chief disallowed from attending the recent ASEAN summit held on 26 to 28 October 2021 and Myanmar’s subsequent decision to refuse sending any representatives, what does it mean for the region and what can we expect? Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the...
The annual ASEAN summit proceeded without Myanmar. While ASEAN’s exclusion of the Myanmar military leader from the Summit may be unprecedented, it is not the first time ASEAN has had to act strongly and visibly on diplomatic matters. Watch the interview with CNBC as Associate...
Media Release For Immediate Release Myanmar: What ASEAN Can and Should Do SIIA convenes confidential dialogues with the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar to respond to the situation in Myanmar Singapore, 24 August 2021 – The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) is convening a series of confidential...
By Simon Tay and Jessica Wa'u For The Straits Times Festive celebrations are scarce during this pandemic period and can sometimes even seem inappropriate. For Asean, which marks the 54th anniversary of its founding tomorrow, it is a grim birthday blighted by Covid-19 and the crisis...
ASEAN has picked Brunei’s Second Foreign Minister Erywan Yusof as the special envoy to Myanmar to mediate the conflict. On 5 August 2021, the SIIA held its corporate briefing on Myanmar for the Institute’s Roundtable and Corporate members. Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the...
The situation in Myanmar remains dire as the political crisis prolongs alongside another deadly wave of the coronavirus pandemic. In this 3-on-3 video, Associate Professor Simon Tay provides an update on the implications of the military’s decision to form a caretaker government and the role...
It has been over six months since the military coup in Myanmar and ASEAN leaders met yesterday to discuss the appointment of the ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar. On 1 August 2021, Myanmar’s military ruler said it is “ready to work on ASEAN cooperation within...
Japan has avoided imposing sanctions on Myanmar or withdrawing from key infrastructure investments. This is despite calls for the country to place financial pressure on the Tatmadaw, following the military takeover in February. In an interview with Bloomberg, Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the...
As the political crisis in Myanmar deepens, estimates reveal that the death toll has exceeded 800 and more than 4000 people have been detained. On 3 June 2021, the SIIA held its monthly corporate briefing on Myanmar for the Institute’s Roundtable and Corporate members. Associate...
On 24 April 2021, ASEAN leaders held a special summit on the political crisis in Myanmar with the attendance of General Min Aung Hlaing. A five-point consensus was produced, indicating a step forward to resolve Myanmar’s political crisis. The SIIA held its fourth corporate briefing...