但是如果东盟要在区域事务上拥有强有力的发言权而非坐视集团内部的不同意见去阻止采取集体立场，则需要对此进行重新评估。
But a reassessment is needed if ASEAN is to speak with a strong voice on regional matters, rather than allowing dissenting voices within the group to prevent the adoption of collective positions.