ASEAN's Relevance in Question: A Test of its Centrality ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn has sounded a warning bell about the regional grouping's waning influence as countries form smaller security alliances.
This development is a timely reminder of Southeast Asia's evolving dynamics, where competing interests have long been delicately balanced.
As ASEAN approaches its 60th anniversary in 2027, it faces a daunting challenge: adapting to a changing strategic landscape.