CLEAN : ASEAN dictators club will not criticise Duterte - NGO

The transcript discusses the lack of accountability within ASEAN, particularly in addressing human rights abuses like the Rohingya crisis. It highlights how ASEAN meetings often lead to the spread of negative human rights practices among member countries. The focus shifts to Duterte's drug war in the Philippines, comparing it to Thailand's past efforts, and notes the absence of public criticism from ASEAN countries. Duterte aims to use ASEAN as a backdrop to counter international criticism, arguing that Western countries do not understand Southeast Asia.

What challenge is highlighted in the first section regarding ASEAN's response to human rights abuses?

• ASEAN leaders frequently collaborate with Western countries.

• ASEAN leaders are known for their transparency.

• ASEAN leaders are quick to criticize each other.

• ASEAN leaders often ignore human rights abuses.

Which example is used to illustrate the spread of harmful ideas among ASEAN countries?

• Duterte's drug war

• Environmental issues

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic policies

How do ASEAN countries typically respond to each other's controversial policies?

• They often remain silent.

• They seek advice from Western countries.

• They publicly criticize each other.

• They impose sanctions.

What strategy might Duterte use at the ASEAN Summit to counter international criticism?

• He will change his policies to align with Western standards.

• He will use ASEAN leaders' support to justify his actions.

• He will seek support from European countries.

• He will apologize for his policies.

What argument might Duterte use to defend his policies at the ASEAN Summit?

• His policies are irrelevant to Southeast Asia.

• His policies are misunderstood by ASEAN leaders.

• ASEAN leaders believe his policies are beneficial.

• Western countries fully support his actions.