Debunking the Histrionics: Why Anwar's Myanmar engagement does not legitimise the junta — Phar Kim Beng

The article criticizes the view that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with Myanmar's junta leader legitimizes the regime. It argues that engaging with dictators, like the UN does with the Taliban or Assad regime, doesn't equate to endorsement but is sometimes necessary, especially in humanitarian crises. Meeting with the junta doesn't magically transform it into a legitimate government, as legitimacy is based on democratic principles, not diplomatic meetings.