Tag: regional leadership
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Philippines 2026: Steering ASEAN Forward — An Op-Ed on a Strategic Chairmanship
Setting the Stage: Why 2026 Matters for ASEAN The Philippines will assume the ASEAN Chair in 2026, a pivotal moment that places Manila at the helm of one of Asia’s most influential regional blocs. This chairmanship is not merely ceremonial; it carries the weight of steering consensus on security, trade, climate resilience, and regional norms.…
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Philippines to Lead ASEAN as Chair in 2026: Turnover Marks a New Era for the Region
Philippines to Take the Helm of ASEAN in 2026 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is poised for a year of intense regional leadership as the Philippines assumes the chairmanship in 2026. The ceremonial handover from Malaysia, which chairs ASEAN for all of 2025, will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of…