Sustained security can’t come from ‘barrel of a gun’: East Timor’s Jose Ramos-Horta
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, advocated for sustained security through communication and engagement, citing ASEAN as a model. He contrasted this with the failures of global leadership that have led to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon. Ramos-Horta emphasized that ASEAN's success lies not in eliminating differences, but in fostering dialogue to prevent wars. AI
