EI SUN OH
THE peoples and leaders of the various countries in Southeast Asia may have differing and sometimes even contradictory views when it comes to foreign policy, such as the careful positioning of this region as a whole when it comes to the jostling for dominance of various global superpowers in the region. Through the flexible Asean mechanism, we are often able to put up non-confrontational yet loud and clear messages as to our pleasure or displeasure with their actions.