Australia Targets An ASEAN Alliance, But Disagreements Over Human Rights Could Slow Its Progress

Australia might not have the same economic leverage over ASEAN as China or the U.S., but it's recently aimed to work closer with the regional bloc. However, the democratic power has come under pressure for failing to take a stronger stance against human rights abuses among the 10 nations.

from Forbes Real Time https://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellekeetonolsen/2018/03/16/australia-targets-an-alliance-with-asean-despite-lingering-human-rights-questions/
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