Russia and Multilateral Diplomacy in East Asia
... the Asia-Pacific Region that could then be converted into another document that may even turn out to be legally binding. Russia’s participation in ASEAN-centred multilateral mechanisms is not limited to the initiative. For example, Russia along with Laos is co-chair of the ADMM-Plus Expert Working Group on Humanitarian Mine Action. In 2014–2017, it co-headed (with Thailand) a similar group on military medicine. In 2019–2020, Russia will, alongside Indonesia, co-chair the ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Trans National Crime. The (Not) New Sheriff In Town Multilateral diplomacy in East Asia has traditionally enjoyed the support of all the key players in the region. However,...