Myanmar’s Expulsion of East Timor’s Diplomat Exposes ASEAN’s Fractured Unity and Military Impunity

In a brazen move that underscores the dangerous erosion of rule of law in Southeast Asia, Myanmar’s military government has expelled East Timor's senior diplomat following the acceptance of a criminal complaint against Myanmar’s armed forces by East Timorese judicial authorities. This unprecedented escalation between two members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reveals critical fissures within a regional bloc often criticized for its reluctance to confront authoritarian abuses. Why Is ASEAN Silent While One Member's Military Commits Atrocities? The decision by East Timor, Asia's youngest nation and newest ASEAN member, to pursue legal action against Myanmar’s military...