ARTICLES

18 Jul 2024

Does ASEAN Still Matter to the Labour Government in the United Kingdom?

Joanne Lin

Ahead of the ASEAN-UK Ministerial Meeting this month, Joanne Lin looks at how the new Labour Government will prioritise ASEAN and the region in its foreign policy.

4 Jul 2024

Advancing ASEAN’s Digital Economy: Challenges in Cybersecurity and IP Protection

Farlina Said|Farah Nabilah

Farlina Said and Farah Nabilah explore ways to enhance ASEAN’s cybersecurity and intellectual property protection mechanisms to strengthen the region’s digital economy.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Cyber Security Digital Economy Framework Agreement Digitalisation

28 Jun 2024

Implications of India’s 2024 Election Outcomes for ASEAN

Karthik Nachiappan

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.

ASEAN ASEAN-India Relations ASEANFocus India

4 Jun 2024

When Regulating AI, ASEAN Should Remain Committed to Responsible Behaviour

Gatra Priyandita

Gatra Priyandita outlines strategies for ASEAN countries to responsibly adopt the use of artificial intelligence in the military and law enforcement.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Digitalisation Technology

15 May 2024

Film Tourism in Southeast Asia: Between Boon, Bane and Balance

Dorcas Gan

Dorcas Gan investigates the opportunities and challenges arising from promoting film tourism in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Thailand Tourism Vietnam

10 May 2024

State of Southeast Asia 2024: India’s Strategic Conundrum of Diminished Influence and Rising Ambitions

Joanne Lin

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.

ASEAN ASEAN-India Relations ASEANFocus India

28 Mar 2024

Empowering Southeast Asia: The Impact of Transnational Higher Education on Regional Development

Damon Chee

Damon Chee examines the rise of transnational education in Southeast Asia and how it influences the region’s educational landscape.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Education

27 Mar 2024

ASEAN and Australia in Shaping a Shared Future

Tiffany McDonald

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.

ASEAN ASEAN-Australia Relations ASEANFocus

20 Mar 2024

Making AI Work for Food Security in ASEAN

Elyssa Kaur Ludher|Kristina Fong Siew Leng

Elyssa Ludher and Kristina Fong examine the contributions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to food security in ASEAN and the hurdles to its widespread adoption.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Digitalisation Food Security Technology

8 Mar 2024

New President, Same Foreign Policy? Decoding Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Direction Post-Presidential Election 2024

Indira Zahra Aridati|Melinda Martinus

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.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy