ARTICLES

17 Jul 2023

A Divided ASEAN Cannot Help Myanmar’s People

Moe Thuzar|Sharon Seah

Moe Thuzar and Sharon Seah examine ASEAN's latest response to the Myanmar crisis arising from the 56th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting.

12 Jul 2023

Yoon’s Realignment with the US: Will ASEAN be Relevant for ROK?

Ratih Indraswari|Melinda Martinus

Ratih Indraswari and Melinda Martinus analyse South Korea’s foreign policy direction and engagement with ASEAN under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s leadership.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indo-Pacific South Korea

6 Jul 2023

Current Key Drivers of ASEAN Integration: Digital Skills and Mobilities

Melinda Martinus|Farah Nadine Seth

The ASEAN Digital Integration Index (ADII) shows that the area of digital skills and talent is ASEAN’s worst-performing indicator of the six digital integration benchmarks used to measure digital integration. This Long Read offers some analysis of the underlying causes of this dismal performance and identifies three opportunities to enhance digital skills.

ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEAN Master Plan

5 Jul 2023

A Divided ASEAN: Will Disunity Derail the Regional Organisation?

Joanne Lin

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.

ASEAN ASEAN Unity ASEANFocus

29 May 2023

Strategies to Future-Proof ASEAN’s Myanmar Response

Moe Thuzar|Lina Alexandra

Moe Thuzar and Lina Alexandra examine possible strategies for the ASEAN Chair to future-proof the regional response to the Myanmar crisis.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Myanmar

12 May 2023

ASEAN at a Crossroads: Did Indonesia as Chair Live Up to Expectations?

Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah

Now that the ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo has concluded, it is time to give Indonesia its interim report card as Chair.

ASEAN Indonesia

10 May 2023

The Rise of Football Ultras in Southeast Asia

Muhammad Afiq Hajis

Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Malaysia Thailand

5 May 2023

Future-proofing ASEAN’s Myanmar Response

Moe Thuzar|Lina Alexandra

Before time runs out in this pivotal year for Myanmar and ASEAN, Indonesia must step up as lead conductor of an under-performing orchestra.

ASEAN Myanmar

3 May 2023

Astrotourism in Southeast Asia

Charmaine Leong

Charmaine Leong explores the rise of Astrotourism in Southeast Asia and its imperative for scientific advancement.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Regional Cooperation Sustainable Development Technology

3 May 2023

Circular Economy for ASEAN’s Sustainable Future

Patree Witoonchart|Kannika Thampanishvong

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.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Economic Development Sustainable Development Thailand