Moe Thuzar and Sharon Seah examine ASEAN’s latest response to the Myanmar crisis arising from the 56th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting.
Category Archives: ASEANFocus
Yoon’s Realignment with the US: Will ASEAN be Relevant for ROK?
Ratih Indraswari and Melinda Martinus analyse South Korea’s foreign policy direction and engagement with ASEAN under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s leadership.
A Divided ASEAN: Will Disunity Derail the Regional Organisation?
Joanne Lin examines the challenges to ASEAN’s unity ahead of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ and related meetings, and highlights why ASEAN needs to move towards a more flexible modus operandi.
Strategies to Future-Proof ASEAN’s Myanmar Response
Moe Thuzar and Lina Alexandra examine possible strategies for the ASEAN Chair to future-proof the regional response to the Myanmar crisis.
The Rise of Football Ultras in Southeast Asia
Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society.
Astrotourism in Southeast Asia
Charmaine Leong explores the rise of Astrotourism in Southeast Asia and its imperative for scientific advancement.
Circular Economy for ASEAN’s Sustainable Future
Patree Witoonchart and Kannika Thampanishvong draw lessons from the implementation of Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green Economy and how ASEAN countries can envision their circular economies.
Going Beyond Commitments: Learning Sustainability Financing from the G20
Maria Monica Wihardja provides an overview of how Indonesia spearheaded the G20 Sustainability Financing initiatives and how ASEAN can learn from that experience.
The Diminishing Role of ASEAN in the Myanmar Crisis
Gwen Robinson looks at the evolving crisis in Myanmar and highlights the diminishing role of ASEAN as the international community runs out of patience.
Leveraging the Rise of Digital Economy for Sustainability
Melinda Martinus calls for ASEAN to harness the rise of the digital economy beyond profit to focus on the people and environment.