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All items tagged ASEANOpen Think Tank ArticlesAugust 24, 2012 | Divided We Fall: The Case of ASEANJustin Lau: The unprecedented disunity within ASEAN can be attributed to both internal and external factors. With rising tensions between China and the Philippines, and neighboring states picking one side or the other, the emerging US-Chinese rivalry for regional influence further threatens the institutional cohesion and economic collaboration of ASEAN. ... MoreDecember 8, 2011 | Beyond Trade: Establishing a European Presence in AsiaMemo 36: The European Union must reach out to Asian partners and become a credible player on issues other than trade. A strong EU-Asia policy can contribute to stability and advance Europe’s overall political, economic, and security interests. ... MoreNovember 17, 2011 | A Seat at the Pacific TableFrans-Paul van der Putten: Europe has already put itself behind the curve with its lack of engagement with Asia. To recover, the EU must move quickly to secure membership in key regional organizations and recalibrate its foreign policy towards key players in the region. This means siding with US economic interests but remaining neutral in security issues in the region. ... MoreNovember 15, 2011 | Strong US-EU Ties Key to Balancing AsiaChris Ogden: The European Union and the United States share a myriad of interests in the Asia-Pacific, from global governance concerns to engagements on free trade, and, despite the US’s geographic claim, they face the same challenges as outsiders. In a region where bilateral strategic partnerships are essential, the most important one may be between the US and Europe. ... MoreNovember 13, 2011 | Europe in America's Pacific Century: Theme Week IntroductionEditorial Team: Delegations from the US, Russia, China, and other global players will meet with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at joint ASEAN-East Asia summits beginning November 17. Neither the EU nor any member states will be there. Now, as America refocuses its attention on the Pacific, we take a look at how the EU must face its transatlantic and Asian partnerships in the “Pacific Century.” ... MoreOctober 28, 2011 | Theme Week: Your Ideas on Europe in America's Pacific CenturyEditorial Team: Ahead of the East Asia and ASEAN Summits, our next theme week will examine European foreign policy in the Pacific in light of Hillary Clinton’s recent outline of US policy goals in the region. You tell us: what role should Europe play in America’s Pacific Century? ... MoreMarch 5, 2009 | Things Can Only Get Better: Meeting the Challenges of Global GovernanceJacob Comenetz: The key to a future of successful global governance is to embrace the trends towards regionalization and transgovernmentalism, and work constructively to support and develop the evolution of structures corresponding to these paradigms. ... MoreFebruary 19, 2008 | What Europe Can Learn from AsiaMichèle Schmiegelow: Asia’s integration has advanced considerably. Europe could benefit from Asia’s strategic pragmatism. ... MoreNovember 8, 2007 | India's ChangesEckart von Klaeden: India has become a new global player. The broadening and deepening of relations with Western powers such as Germany and the United States in recent years has been welcomed in Berlin and Washington. ... MoreOctober 25, 2007 | Asia's International OrderHenrik Schmiegelow: I warn that Asia is building pillars to support a future international order. Reacting to the functional integration and regional community-building led by ASEAN and the big three—China, Japan, and India—will be “the West’s greatest challenge.” ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesApril 4, 2012 | The New Importance of Southeast Asia in US PolicyThe American ‘strategic pivot’ toward Asia has meant an increased focus on Southeast Asia. ++ Arrangements with Australia and Singapore are models for the new US posture. ++ Agreements are not based on permanent bases but rather joint exercises, rotations, and docking agreements. ++ The Philippines is key to US strategy in the region. ++ The main strategic concerns are counterbalancing China and ... MoreNovember 1, 2011 | US Will Not Lose Its Leadership Role in Southeast AsiaThe emergence of China as a global power has fundamentally changed the geo-political landscape of Southeast Asia. China, US and Japan are making significant efforts to cooperate and work in tandem with ASEAN to “maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the region”. As this report by the Institue for Security and Development illustrates, Southeast Asia represents, in many ways, a battleground ... MoreMarch 12, 2010 | Indonesia and the US Contemplate Forming a UnionIndonesia is trying to determine whether to increase diplomatic engagement with the US in the run up to Pres. Obama’s visit on March 20. ++ The Asian country could be a good partner for the US as it has proved its commitment to both democracy and counter-terrorism measures in recent years. ++ US and China are both competing for access to Indonesia’s waterways. ++ The US and ... MoreFebruary 17, 2010 | Turkey and Asia: A Win-Win ScenarioSince assuming power, the AK Party in Turkey has shifted foreign policy eastward. ++ Turkey should continue to strengthen ties with Asia politically, economically, and culturally. ++ This policy shift can be seen through Turkey’s increased trade with Asian countries and greater presence in Asian international organizations such as ASEAN and CICA. ++ “Turkey feels the need to pursue a ... MoreOctober 28, 2009 | "As ASEAN Dithers, the US Circles"Efforts to form an ASEAN community are increasingly “spinning in the political sands” over the strategic interests of a diverse collection of neighbours. ++ The disparity in religion, system of governance, economic performance and standard of living all serve to undermine attempts to liberalize borders and trade. ++ Since Hillary Clinton declared that the US is “back in ... MoreCommentsNovember 22, 2011 | Thanks for the very interesting report. I'd be... |
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