Farlina Said and Farah Nabilah explore ways to enhance ASEAN’s cybersecurity and intellectual property protection mechanisms to strengthen the region’s digital economy.
Category Archives: ASEANFocus
Implications of India’s 2024 Election Outcomes for ASEAN
Karthik Nachiappan analyses the recent election outcomes in India, their significance for India’s foreign policy, and implications for India’s future engagements with ASEAN.
When Regulating AI, ASEAN Should Remain Committed to Responsible Behaviour
Gatra Priyandita outlines strategies for ASEAN countries to responsibly adopt the use of artificial intelligence in the military and law enforcement.
Film Tourism in Southeast Asia: Between Boon, Bane and Balance
Dorcas Gan investigates the opportunities and challenges arising from promoting film tourism in Southeast Asia.
State of Southeast Asia 2024: India’s Strategic Conundrum of Diminished Influence and Rising Ambitions
Joanne Lin examines India’s dwindling strategic relevance in Southeast Asia and how it can enhance its image as a trusted partner in the region.
Empowering Southeast Asia: The Impact of Transnational Higher Education on Regional Development
Damon Chee examines the rise of transnational education in Southeast Asia and how it influences the region’s educational landscape.
ASEAN and Australia in Shaping a Shared Future
ASEANFocus is privileged to feature H.E. Tiffany McDonald, Australia’s new Ambassador to ASEAN. Ambassador McDonald sheds light on the ASEAN-Australia relationship after 50 years and how Australia can actively work with ASEAN to shape a shared future for the region.
Making AI Work for Food Security in ASEAN
Elyssa Ludher and Kristina Fong examine the contributions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to food security in ASEAN and the hurdles to its widespread adoption.
New President, Same Foreign Policy? Decoding Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Direction Post-Presidential Election 2024
Indira Zahra Aridati and Melinda Martinus assess that while there may not be a significant change in terms of substance, Indonesia’s foreign policy will see subtle changes influenced by the incoming president’s background and beliefs, and competing domestic concerns affecting democratic consolidation.
Forging Economic Synergy: Australia’s Path to ASEAN Prosperity
In conjunction with the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, Joanne Lin, Kristina Fong and Melinda Martinus explore how Australia can deepen its economic ties with ASEAN and unlock new avenues for growth.