Russia does not want to use the word “Expert” referring to the study group which he is a member, making it a big deal and wanted the word be stricken out! I was only an observer and invited guest to the forum to report on the developments of an ASEAN chairmanship I am holding. I was not supposed to participate in the heated discussions but I was not able to resist saying, “I understand the sentiments of Russia. I was like him when I had apprehensions that I was appointed as co-chair of the ADMM+Plus EXPERTS Working Group (EWG) for Cyber Security. It is alright because there are experts really behind working for us.” My remarks elicited some laughter from other countries. I hope Russia was not offended…