Malaysia’s Hosting Role in Ceasefire Praised as Timely, Though Real Leverage Came from U.S., Says Analyst

Dr. James Gomez: Malaysia played its part, but geopolitical muscle still matters most in ASEAN diplomacy. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, 29 July – Malaysia’s role in brokering the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire has been widely acknowledged as a timely diplomatic effort under its ASEAN Chairmanship. Yet, according to Dr. James Gomez, Regional Director…

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Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire in Landmark Deal Brokered by Malaysia as ASEAN Chair

Putrajaya hosts breakthrough meeting with backing from U.S. and China amid rising border tensions By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a crucial step toward de-escalating rising tensions along their shared border. The agreement was reached at a Special…

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