While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, its new provisional measure could heighten pressure on both Israel and Hamas to save civilian lives and free the hostages in Gaza.
A pointless reduction in the jail sentences for Myanmar’s democratically elected leaders is unlikely to quell the fires of opposition now burning across the country.
It is the time for ASEAN to reevaluated the implementation of 5 Points of Consensus and explore more effective measures that could put pressure on Myanmar’s military junta.