Asean must push for Six Party Talks

THE Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) is deeply concerned that escalating tensions between North Korea and the United States could lead to war. This view was expressed at the end of the 30th Asean Leaders’ Summit in Manila on April 29.

Given the gravity of the situation, Asean could perhaps have been a little more proactive. It should have rejected any military solution and argued for a negotiated diplomatic settlement of the conflict.