scholarly journals ASEAN Political-Security Community: Challenges of establishing regional security in the Southeast Asia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bama Putra ◽  
Darwis Darwis ◽  
Burhanuddin Burhanuddin
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Political Security

scholarly journals PERAN INDONESIA DALAM IMPLEMENTASI ASEAN POLITICAL SECURITY COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
pp. 24-65
Author(s):  
Suwarti Sari
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Vision 2020 ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Unity In Diversity ◽  
Political Security ◽  
Asean Economic Community

ASEAN established on August 8th 1967 has improving its level. By signing the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN becomes an international organization. Nowadays, ASEAN makes decision on ASEAN Community. ASEAN Community has three pillars, which are ASEAN Political Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community, and ASEAN Socio-Culture Community. ASEAN Community means ASEAN as a unity, as its principle Unity in Diversity. Implementing this vision, it is not only the responsibility of ASEAN itself, but also every member nations of ASEAN have to take part to reach the goal of ASEAN Vision 2020, which accelerate to 2015. Indonesia as one of founding nations of ASEAN tries to take responsibility and participate on ASEAN goals, include implementing and reaching the ASEAN Community. ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC) aims at making ASEAN and Southeast Asia region as a stable, safe, and prosper region. Indonesia commits to take responsibility for making APSC�s goals success. This research tries to analyze the role of Indonesia in making ASEAN as a stable, safe and prosper region.

Criticizing the Handling of Rohingya Refugees in Southeast Asia by ASEAN and Its Members

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Widya Priyahita Pudjibudojo
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Policy Analysis ◽  
Standing Position ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Cultural Issue ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Humanistic Approach ◽  
Political Security

This article is a combination of scientific and policy papers. It will critically review how the Rohingya refugees were handled in Southeast Asia. The method used is qualitative policy analysis. The author will compare the statements contained in the ASEAN Charter, the Blueprint of the ASEAN Political-Security Community, and the ASEAN Declaration of Human Rights (AHRD) as legal umbrellas which guarantee the fulfilment of human rights in Southeast Asia with the policy responses of ASEAN and some of its members (Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia) toward the flow of Rohingya refugees. The policy analysis will target the substance and implications of the refugees. In general, there are two approaches to refugee policies, ‘security’ with an orientation toward state sovereignty and ‘humanism (human security)’ which is pro-refugee. The author uses the second approach as a framework and a standing position. Based on the results of the analysis, the security approach is far more dominant in the handling of Rohingya than humanism. The wave of Rohingya refugees is read as a security threat, economic burden, potential cultural issue, and other negative things that ultimately put the refugees in a worse position. The author criticizes this and suggests a number of recommendations to pursue a more humanistic approach.

scholarly journals Handling Covid-19 Related to Regional Security According to ASEAN Political-Security Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Calvin Calvin
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Soft Law ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
State Security ◽  
Political Security ◽  
International Instruments

INDONESIAN   Hadirnya COVID-19 menyebabkan kerugian yang sangat besar dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara. Salah satu aspek yang dimaksud adalah aspek keamanan negara, terutama di ASEAN. Hingga kini, belum ditemukan vaksin yang dapat sepenuhnya menyembuhkan COVID-19. Sehingga, tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui apa saja upaya penanganan yang telah dilakukan oleh negara-negara di kawasan Asia Tenggara dalam aspek keamanan negara, dan untuk mengetahui upaya yang dilakukan menurut ASEAN Political-Security Community. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis-normatif yang meneliti peraturan perundang-undangan, sumber hukum internasional, doktrin, literatur, dan media lainnya. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan, anggota ASEAN telah mengeluarkan berbagai kebijakan dalam upaya penanganan COVID-19 seperti: travel ban, social distancing/ physical distancing, dan lockdown. Selain itu, upaya penanganan yang telah dilakukan oleh ASEAN Political-Security Community bersifat soft law.  Maka, diperlukannya itikad baik dan pengedepanan prinsip penanganan bersama dari anggota ASEAN dalam menjalankan isi dari pertemuan tersebut. ENGLISH The presence of COVID-19, caused enourmous losses to the society and nation in various aspects of life. One aspect which is meant is state security especially in ASEAN. Speaking of the present, no antidote has been completely found to cure COVID-19. This paper is made to find out what effort has been done by South East Asia countries in the aspect of state security, and to find out what effort has been done by ASEAN Political-Security Community. The author uses juridical-normative research method, which the author did the research based on national and international instruments of law, doctrines, literature and other medias. Based on the research results, ASEAN members  has issued various policies in purpose to deal with COVID-19 such as: travel ban, social distancing/ physical distancing, and lockdown. Furthermore, all efforts made by ASEAN Political-Security Community are categorized as soft law. Therefore, it requires good faith and prioritizing the principle of shared responsibility from the members in order to carrying out the contents of the meeting.

scholarly journals ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC) on Counter-terrorism: Roles and Obstacles

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
Faruq Arjuna Hendroy
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Home Base ◽  
Member States ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Counter Terrorism ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Asean Member ◽  
Conflict Zone ◽  
Political Security ◽  
Similar Issue

Terrorism issue has been transforming into a worldwide concern. Southeast Asia is undoubtedly currently facing the similar issue. During Afghan war, Southeast Asia might be only known as “the exporters” of foreign militants to Afghanistan’s conflict zone. Going into the 21st century, Southeast Asia has, in turn, become the home base for terrorism itself to grow. Thus, ASEAN, as a regional body which shades Southeast Asia member states, responded to its emergence. ASEAN regarded terrorism a huge threat and paid extremely high attention to it through the release of ASEAN Convention on Counter Terrorism (ACCT). Moreover, ASEAN enhanced its commitment as regional body by composing one pillar of cooperation in security called ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC). APSC helps to drive all ASEAN member states to commit onto ACCT by proceeding to the full ratification by each member state and applying the effective implementation in dealing with the issue. This paper examines APSC’s role  in combating terrorism within region and discusses its obstacles in implementing ACCT.Keywords: ASEAN; ASEAN Political Security Community; Terrorism; ASEAN Convention on Counter-Terrorism; Non-Interference

scholarly journals Efektivitas Peran ASEAN dalam Mengatasi Masalah Human Security di Kawasan Asia Tenggara

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Zulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Asean Member ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Political Security

Saat ini belum ada indikator yang dapat mengukur efektivitas peran ASEAN di kawasan Asia Tenggara khususnya yang terkait masalah keamanan manusia. Padahal indikator ini dapat dijadikan alat evaluasi bagi suatu institusi untuk menilai tingkat keberhasilan, maupun hal-hal yang dianggap perlu dibenahi. Lebih lanjut tulisan ini akan melakukan analisis terhadap permasalahan keamanan manusia di kawasan Asia Tenggara dimulai dengan melakukan konseptualisasi, identifikasi, dan keterlibatan. Berdasarkan tiga tahapan analisis di atas kemudian akan menunjukkan permasalahan yang telah ditangani maupun belum dilakukan oleh ASEAN secara institusional. Selain memperlihatkan relevansi dibentuknya ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) 2015 sebagai penegasan bagi seluruh negara anggota ASEAN untuk merespon permasalahan keamanan manusia secara institusional, tulisan ini juga akan menjawab pertanyaan riset: Bagaimana efektivitas peran ASEAN dalam mengatasi masalah Human Security di Kawasan Asia Tenggara?---Currently there are no indicators that can measure the effectiveness of the role of ASEAN in Southeast Asia, especially those related to human security issues. Though this indicator can be used as an evaluation tool for an institution to assess the success rate, as well as things that are considered necessary to be addressed. This paper will further analyze the human security issues in Southeast Asia starting with conceptualizing, identifying, and engaging. Based on the above three stages of analysis it will show the problems that have been handled and have not been done by ASEAN institutionally. In addition to showing the relevance of the establishment of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) 2015 as an affirmation for all ASEAN member countries to respond to institutional human security issues, this paper will also answer the research question: How is the effectiveness of ASEAN's role in addressing Human Security issues in Southeast Asia Region?

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.

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