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Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’
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Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit.
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17 Oct 05:00
South China Morning PostFirst
Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’