ASEAN’S Multifaceted Approach towards the Myanmar Challenge

Geopolitical and institutional interests drive the approach of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) towards the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar, a member of the regional bloc. Since February 2021, ASEAN has made efforts to go beyond its non-interference policy to deal with the Myanmar crisis. As early as April 2021, the regional grouping demonstrated its commitment to constructive engagement and ending violence by adopting a Five-Point Consensus to find a solution to the Myanmar crisis.