ASEAN Summits in Laos Highlight Regional Struggles and Global Influences

Southeast Asian leaders assembled in Laos to address critical issues including the civil war in Myanmar and maritime tensions in the South China Sea. The summit, part of the ASEAN regional forum, will also feature discussions with global powers like the United States and China, striving for regional influence.

The gathering of Southeast Asian leaders in Laos has turned the spotlight on pressing regional issues such as Myanmar's civil war and the South China Sea disputes. These topics have consistently challenged ASEAN's credibility.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, taking place in the Laotian capital, is attracting attention even beyond the region. High-profile meetings with influential global powers including China, the United States, and Russia are on the agenda.

Additional discussions are expected to address the violence escalation in the Middle East, highlighting the global engagement in the region despite ASEAN's historical limitations.

(With inputs from agencies.)