Where Is the Collective Solidarity? ASEAN on Hold at the Strait of Hormuz: Prabowo-Anwar’s Bilateral Geopolitics and the Erosion of Regional Unity
This article examines how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz expose the limits of ASEAN’s collective security role. While Southeast Asian economies remain highly dependent on Hormuz-bound energy flows, responses have been dominated by bilateral diplomacy rather than coordinated regional action. The piece argues that ASEAN’s weak institutional capacity and fragmented approach undermine its credibility, calling for stronger mechanisms to address energy security and strategic chokepoints through genuine regional solidarity.
