Brunei’s Big ACME: Let Myanmar Get Its Groove Back
When the ASEAN leaders hit the conference floor this Tuesday, they quickly realized something was missing: Myanmar was nowhere to be found. The guy who runs Myanmar’s army had apparently knocked the invitation out of the mail slot. So, Brunei stepped in with a heartfelt note that vibes pretty much with the “no‑interference” mantra that the whole group swears by.
Why Brunei’s Message Gave Us All the Warm, Empathy‑filled Feeling
- “Myanmar is family.” Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah reminded everyone that Myanmar belongs to the ASEAN clan. Think of it like a big, mixed‑up family reunion where no one gets left out.
- The principle of non‑interference is a big deal. It means “you handle your household, we handle ours.” That rule is as clear as a sunny day in the Southeast Asian skies.
- “Make space for normalcy.” Brunei asked the group to give Myanmar room to breathe, to sort out the mess, and to come back to the groove of everyday life—no shortcuts, no zany tactics.
In words that could almost win an award for “well‑chosen rhetoric,” the Sultan added that Myanmar should be allowed to reset, to find its rhythm again, just like the rest of the buddies in the region. If you look at the picture of the ASEAN summit, the silence was keen—making Brunei’s choice even more pivotal.
Brunei’s Call in a Few Casual Jargon Glitches
Imagine you’re at a party, and you’re told someone is out of bounds because they left the after‑party on their own. Someone’s stepping up to say, “Hey, let’s sit back, give them a hand, and keep the vibe smooth.” That’s what Brunei’s stance essentially boils down to.
What Happens Next?
The meet’s chill energy continues, but with a new quiet spot reserved for Myanmar. The board expects, quietly, that in a few months, the once-powder‑y mess may be dusted down, and the region will turn those headlines into footnotes.
