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Commentary: ASEAN’s quiet work before the next deadly disaster

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Briefings

Lim Junli and Ian Li from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies note that ASEAN's political crises are often unresolved, yet its disaster preparedness work remains less visible. The article highlights the contrast between political instability and the quiet efforts to prepare for major disasters, though specific mechanisms and outcomes are not detailed.

Key points

• ASEAN members frequently face political crises that remain unresolved, creating a gap in their crisis management capabilities.
• Lim Junli and Ian Li from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies identify disaster preparation as a less visible but critical area of ASEAN's work.

Context

The article suggests that while ASEAN struggles with political stability, its focus on disaster preparedness is often overlooked, potentially leaving regions vulnerable to major disasters.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence from an article published in 2026, with no specific details on ASEAN's disaster response mechanisms, key actors, or outcomes.

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