Part V Global and Regional Security Mechanisms, Ch.52 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Southeast Asia’s Regional Security

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desierto Diane A
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
International Law ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Post Cold War ◽  
Peace Initiatives ◽  
Political Security ◽  
The Stability

This chapter addresses the critical role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the incremental evolution of the concept of Southeast Asian regional security. It reflectively tracks the organization’s gradual emergence from a loose, pluralist platform for regional cooperation, into a Charter-based intergovernmental organization with dispersed legislative and executive powers, subscribing to international law, international human rights, and humanitarian law, and a rules-based multilateral economic and geopolitical system. Ultimately, ‘Southeast Asia’ and ASEAN are both strategic post-Cold War constructs that evolved over decades to develop distinct regional strategies fostering peace and security in the region, and contributing to international law and the stability of the region. The chapter then details the initially hesitant and incrementalist path taken by ASEAN Member States in formulating regional security cooperation strategies for siloed regional issues, such as transnational crimes and maritime security, amongst others. It also maps the significant shift from incrementalism to the deliberate institutionalization of regional cooperation under the ASEAN Political-Security Community created under the 2008 ASEAN Charter and its broader implications for security governance, dispute settlement, regional security, and peace initiatives for Southeast Asia. Finally, the chapter considers the centrality of consensus to ASEAN regional security decision-making.

scholarly journals KERJA SAMA PEMBERANTASAN PENDANAAN TERORISME DI ASIA TENGGARA

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Social Structure ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Counter Terrorism ◽  
Terrorism Financing ◽  
Southeast Asian Countries

This paper analyzes regional cooperation on Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) among Southeast Asian countries. Various studies have discussed the factors that construct the response of Southeast Asian countries in fighting terrorism, along with factors that undermines the counter terrorism efforts in the region. Nevertheless, these studies have not specifically adrress the risk of terrorism financing that remains high in the Southeast Asia, particularly in the frame of regional cooperation. By using the Regional Security Complex theory, this paper will explain the polarity and social structure characterizing CTF cooperation in the Southeast Asia, as well as another influential external actor. The focus of this research is on the funding aspects of dominant transnational terrorist groups after September 2001 such as Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS). Therefore, the discussion in this research will be focused on five countries that faced the threat of those group, i.e. Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The findings in this article show that the characteristic of CTF cooperation in the region is largely affected by external power, while the social structure between the internal units of the region is not dominant. Thus, the efforts of the countries become ineffective in overcoming the problem of terrorism financing in the region.

scholarly journals Postcolonial International Law Discourses on Regional Developments in South and Southeast Asia

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 387-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane A. Desierto
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
International Law ◽  
International Economic Order ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
International Humanitarian Law ◽  
Humanitarian Law ◽  
South And Southeast Asia ◽  
International Legal Order ◽  
International Legal System

The development of international law in South and Southeast Asia exemplifies myriad ideological strands, historical origins, and significant contributions to contemporary international law doctrines’ formative and codification processes. From the beginnings of South and Southeast Asian participation in the international legal order, international law discourse from these regions has been thematicallypostcolonialand substantivelydevelopment-oriented.Postcolonialism in South and Southeast Asian conceptions of international law is an ongoing dialectical project of revisioning international legal thought and its normative directions — towards identifying, collocating, and applying South and Southeast Asian values and philosophical traditions alongside the Euro-American ideologies that, since the classical Post-Westphalian era, have largely infused the content of positivist international law. Of increasing necessity to the intricacies of the postmodern international legal system and its institutions is how the postcolonial project of South and Southeast Asian international legal discourse focuses on areas of international law that create the most urgent development consequences: trade, investment, and the international economic order; the law of the sea and the environment; international humanitarian law, self-determination, socio-economic and cultural human rights.

scholarly journals SINGAPURA DAN ASEAN: ANALISIS RELASI NEGARA DAN INSTITUSI KAWASAN DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 299-318
Author(s):  
Riska Putri Hariyadi
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Asian Region ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face

Increased interstate connectivity has led to the mobility of the COVID-19 outbreak easily spread throughout the world, including Southeast Asia. This outbreak has a multi-dimension effect that encourages countries to take two possibilities, Collaboration to handle the outbreak or by issuing restrictions as protection measures. Through this paper, the author describes the relations that occur in the Southeast Asian region by analyzing Singapore and ASEAN in the face of the outbreak. This paper argues that Singapore and ASEAN show commitment to the handling of the COVID-19 outbreak through regional cooperation such as the Asean COVID-19 Response Fund and solidarity actions with member countries. COVID-19, Singapura, ASEAN, Regional Cooperation

Southeast Asian Approaches to Maritime Boundaries

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara DAVENPORT
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
International Law ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Normative Development ◽  
Maritime Boundary ◽  
Boundary Making ◽  
Boundary Issues ◽  
Ocean Boundary

From both a geographical and geopolitical perspective, Southeast Asia is a particularly interesting case-study for maritime delimitation. Despite the existence of significant obstacles to maritime boundary-making, including a complex coastal geography and a multitude of territorial and jurisdictional disputes, Southeast Asia has been described as the “scene of very active and innovative ocean boundary diplomacy”. The objective of this paper is to examine Southeast Asian approaches to maritime boundaries. First, it seeks to identify whether there are common trends and practices in Southeast Asian practice which have contributed to the high number of maritime boundaries concluded by Southeast Asian states. Second, the paper will explore the extent to which Southeast Asian practice has contributed to the normative development of international law on maritime delimitation. Third, the paper will discuss whether there are any lessons to be learned from Southeast Asian practice that can be used to settle unresolved maritime boundary issues in the region.

scholarly journals ASEAN’s responsibilities towards regional peace and security under the light of international law

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. first
Author(s):  
Ngoc Minh Trang Pham
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
International System ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Legal Obligation ◽  
Legal Personality ◽  
The World ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
National University

After more than 50 years of existence and development, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has established itself as one of the significant players in the international community. This oldest as well as biggest international organization was believed to be the 5th most substantial economy in the world in 2020. Apart from contributing to the economic development of the region, ASEAN has also paid great attention to its political goals, one of which is to maintain and enhance peace, security and stability in the Southeast Asian region. With respect to this function, ASEAN has been excoriated for its ineffective performance and indolent reactions to regional precarious situations such as the Myanmar's Rohingya crisis and the chronic disputes in the East Sea. Hence, most criticisms called for a more compelling and active ASEAN in order to fulfill its role as a guardian of regional peace and security. Simon Chesterman, Dean of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, posed a question: ``does ASEAN exist?'' In order to answer to such a broad question, this paper analyse the legal personality of ASEAN under the light of international law, which confirms the independence of ASEAN from member states as an actor of international system. Next, the paper examine the legal powers of ASEAN used to respond to regional security related issues. Finally, the paper establishes that ASEAN has legal obligation to settle any disputes that affect the peace and security of the region.

scholarly journals Alasan Pembentukan Kerja Sama ASEAN-Australia dalam Menghadapi Isu Terorisme

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Ervina Fredayani ◽  
Jordan Aria Adibrata ◽  
Naufal Fikhri Khairi
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
National Security ◽  
International Security ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Security Cooperation ◽  
Terrorist Organizations ◽  
Asian Region ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Terrorist Acts

Abstrak Saat ini isu terorisme di Kawasan Asia Tenggara menjadi hal yang cukup penting untuk diperbincangkan, kawasan ini menjadi wilayah yang berpotensi besar akan hadirnya tindak kekerasan terorisme. Kehadiran kelompok islam radikal di Asia Tenggara menjadi faktor utama maraknya ancaman teror yang belakangan ini dirasa cukup meresahkan dan menimbulkan ketakutan terhadap masyarakat sekitar. Adanya hal ini kemudian membuat negara – negara di Kawasan Asia Tenggara bersepakat untuk mengantisipasi penyebaran aksi terorisme dengan menjalin kerja sama dengan Australia. Adapun penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui alasan kerja sama keamanan yang dilakukan oleh ASEAN dengan Australia dalam menghadapi ancaman terorisme, khususnya di Kawasan Asia Tenggara. Penggunaan Konsep Kerja Sama Keamanan Internasional dan Konsep Motivasi Kerja Sama Internasional sebagai alat dalam menjelaskan fenomena yang dikaji. Pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data, telaah pustaka, buku, artikel, jurnal, dan dokumen – dokumen lainnya untuk dapat menganalisa permasalahan tersebut. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa alasan kerja sama keamanan yang dijalin oleh ASEAN dan Australia, meliputi menjaga keamanan nasional dan perdamaian kawasan dari adanya aksi-aksi teror yang melibatkan organisasi-organisasi terorisme. Walaupun masih belum mencapai hasil yang diinginkan, kerja sama yang dijalin oleh ASEAN dan Australia ini diharapkan dapat semakin meningkatkan keamanan regional dari kedua belah pihak. Kata Kunci: ASEAN, Australia, Kerja Sama Terorisme   Abstract At this time the problem of terrorism in the Southeast Asian Region is quite important to discuss, this region is a region with great potential for the presence of acts of terrorism. The presence of radical Islamic groups in Southeast Asia has become a major factor in the emergence of terror threats, which lately is considered quite disturbing and frightening to surrounding communities. This existence then made the countries in the Southeast Asia Region agree to anticipate the spread of terrorist acts by establishing cooperation with Australia. This study aims to determine the reasons for security cooperation undertaken by ASEAN and Australia in dealing with the threat of terrorism, particularly in the Southeast Asian Region. The use of the Concept of International Security Cooperation and the Concept of Motivation for International Cooperation as tools in explaining the phenomenon under study. In this study the authors used qualitative research methods with data collection techniques, literature reviews, books, articles, journals, and other documents to be able to analyze the problem. The results of this study reveal several reasons for the security cooperation established by ASEAN and Australia, including national security and regional peace from acts of terror involving terrorist organizations. Although it has not yet achieved the desired results, the cooperation carried out by ASEAN and Australia is expected to increase regional security from both parties. Keyword: ASEAN, Australia, Terrorism Cooperatio

Regional Cooperation in Southeast Asian Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Hirosato
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Mutual Recognition ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Credit Transfer ◽  
Intergovernmental Cooperation ◽  
Interregional Cooperation

The launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Community in December 2015 is expected to accelerate structural transformation in Southeast Asia. It is also an initiative that shifts the landscape of higher education in Southeast Asia, which needs to meet the challenges posed by the process of regionalization of higher education. Based on the review of theoretical and conceptual works on regionalization in higher education, a broader scope of regional cooperation in higher education in Southeast Asia is suggested. Such broader scope is enable to survey the main actors (stakeholders) engaged in regional cooperation in higher education in Southeast Asia at multiple levels of cooperation: universities/higher education institutions (HEIs); government/intergovernmental cooperation; and intra-/interregional cooperation. Furthermore, two priority areas for harmonization in higher education, namely, quality assurance (QA) and credit transfer, are highlighted as particular forms of regional cooperation. Both internal and external QA systems are explained. In particular, the Academic Credit Transfer Framework for Asia (ACTFA) is introduced, which would serve as a main framework for credit transfer for Southeast Asia, by embracing credit transfer system/scheme which exist in Southeast Asia. In lieu of conclusion, main actors (stakeholders) including their mechanisms to engage in regional cooperation in higher education are summarized according to functions such as capacity building, credit transfer, grading, student mobility, mutual recognition, qualification framework, and quality assurance. Future directions in regional cooperation are suggested to pave the way towards the creation of a “common space” in higher education in Southeast Asia, or eventually the Southeast Asian Higher Education Area (SEAHEA), by developing and adapting common rules, standards, guidelines, and frameworks to be applicable to Southeast Asia.

scholarly journals Human Security In Southeast Asia: Specificity, Problems, Approaches

2020 ◽  
pp. 12-26
Author(s):  
M. A. Glaser ◽  
◽  
N.N. Novik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Security Environment ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Southeast Asian Countries

The article discusses the parameters of human security in SouthEast Asia. The analysis of three systems – physical, biological and social – revealed the specifics of the security environment of the SEA countries. The situation with the COVID-19 virus, the difficulties it generates in the SEA countries. The authors conclude that in case the current trends continue, solving problems without strengthening regional cooperation within ASEAN is unlikely. But in order to translate this into reality, the Southeast Asian countries need to find a consensus on the ASEAN approach to human security.

scholarly journals BABAK BARU REJIM KEAMANAN SIBER DI ASIA TENGGARA MENYONGSONG ASEAN CONNECTIVITY 2025

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 220
Author(s):  
Indah Novitasari
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
East Asia ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Security Cooperation ◽  
Security Regime ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Stability

This article discusses the relevance phenomenon of the world community's dependence on the use of cyber space, and the form of cyber security cooperation in Southeast Asia after ASEAN Community 2015. The use of cyber as an implication of information and communication technology progresses not only gives positive impact by shortening the distance, space and time, but in fact negatively impacted by the emergence a new generation of non-traditional threats which called cybercrime. This non-traditional threat appears latent, but has a massive impact on countries in Southeast Asia that have relatively high cyber consumptive levels with low cyber security. This spectrum of non-traditional threats needs to be addressed by efforts to implement a regional cooperation in order to strengthen the civic resilience actively within the global and regional framework. After ASEAN Community 2015, the integration of the region in various fields has also opened the vulnerability of various countries in the region against cybercrime. In facing this threat, ASEAN needs to create a more comprehensive cyber security cooperation framework through cyber security regime in Southeast Asia as an implementation of ASEAN values ​​and norms in realizing the stability of the region. The cyber security regime in Southeast Asia is considered to be a rational choice especially in achieving ASEAN Connectivity in 2025 as an agenda in realizing integration in Southeast Asia   Keywords: Cyber, Cyber Security Cooperation in South East Asia, Cyber Security Regime in South East Asia, ASEAN Connectivity 2025.     Abstrak   Artikel ini merupakan kajian yang membahas keterkaitan fenomena ketergantungan masyarakat dunia terhadap penggunaan ruang Siber, dan bentuk kerjasama Keamanan Siber di kawasan Asia Tenggara pasca berjalannya ASEAN Community tahun 2015. Penggunaan siber sebagai implikasi kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, tidak hanya memberikan dampak positif dengan mempersingkat jarak, ruang dan waktu, namun nyatanya memberikan dampak negative dengan munculnya ancaman non-tradisional generasi baru yaitu kejahatan siber. Ancaman non-tradisional ini muncul secara laten, namun berdampak massif bagi negara-negara di Kawasan Asia Tenggara yang memiliki tingkat konsumtif siber relatif tinggi dengan keamanan siber yang rendah. Spektrum ancaman non-tradisional ini kemudian perlu disikapi dengan upaya melaksanakan sebuah kerjasama regional guna memperkuat ketahanan siber yang dilakukan secara aktif dalam kerangka global dan regional. Pasca Komunitas ASEAN 2015, integrasi kawasan dalam berbagai bidang nyatanya juga telah membuka kerentanan berbagai Negara di kawasan terhadap serangan kejahatan siber. Dalam menghadapi ancaman ini, maka ASEAN perlu membuat sebuah kerangka kerjasama keamanan siber yang lebih komprehensif melalui rejim keamanan siber di Asia Tenggara sebagai sebuah implementasi nilai dan norma ASEAN dalam mewujudkan stabilitas kawasan. Rejim Keamanan Siber di Asia Tenggara dinilai menjadi sebuah pilihan rasional terlebih dalam mencapai konektivitas ASEAN tahun 2025 sebagai sebuah agenda dalam mewujudkan integrasi di kawasan Asia Tenggara.   Kata Kunci: Siber, Kerjasama Keamanan Siber di Asia Tenggara, Rejim Keamanan Siber di Asia Tenggara, ASEAN Connectivity 2025  

scholarly journals The Evolution of Southeast Asian Regionalism: Security, Economic Development and Foreign Power Support for Regional Initiatives, 1947-77

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sue Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Early Years ◽  
External Support ◽  
Economic Assistance ◽  
Asian Regionalism ◽  
Post War ◽  
External Powers

Policy objectives for Southeast Asian regionalism had been evolving since the end of the Second World War.  Economic development viewed as essential for establishing peace and stability in Southeast Asia and the links between development and security were evident in the elaboration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).  Also evident was the second-line support provided by external powers.  While ASEAN was a regional initiative that came out of the Bangkok talks to end Confrontation, Western governments had been formulating regional cooperation policies in Southeast Asia decades prior.  Economic development viewed as essential for containing communist influence and preventing internal insurgencies in the region.  Growth and prosperity would come through regional development programs with external support.  This would then expand to some form of collective security led by the Southeast Asian nations themselves.  Regionalism viewed as one way of providing economic assistance to newly independent nations without the appearance of foreign interference in regional affairs.  Therefore, the evolution of Southeast Asian regionalism was a combined effort of foreign power support for Asian initiatives throughout the economic development with the aim to provide security during the political transformation of the region from the post-war period into the early years of ASEAN and the aftermath of the war in Vietnam.

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