The Asian way, says Indonesia's Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Saturday (June 11).
He stressed Asian nations' prerogative to use their own brand of diplomacy to resolve the geopolitical challenges that come their way, as he expounded on the rationale behind his country's choice not to take sides in international conflicts.
"We are the most affected by big-power competition, and therefore… we have come to our own - the Asian way - of resolving these challenges. Our common experience of being dominated, enslaved, exploited, has forced us now to strive to create a peaceful environment, one of friendship.
"We have our differences, we have competing territorial claims… but our view is that we must strive for understanding, for communication, and we are proud that we have… achieved nearly 50 years of peace, friendly cooperation and prosperity."
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-stresses-asian-way-for-resolving-challenges-in-a-multipolar-region
