Whither ASEAN? A decade of silence on the South China Sea

On the 10th anniversary of the international tribunal ruling favoring the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute, the article highlights ASEAN's decade-long silence on the issue, which has allowed China to continue its aggressive territorial claims. This inaction by ASEAN nations not only undermines international law but also raises questions about the bloc's effectiveness in addressing regional security concerns. The situation underscores the need for ASEAN to take a more assertive stance to counter China's expansionism and protect the interests of its member states.