Interwoven alliances: Bilateral relations among Southeast Asian nations
1 year, 1 month ago

Interwoven alliances: Bilateral relations among Southeast Asian nations

Hindustan Times  

Southeast Asia, a dynamic and diverse region comprising countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and more, stands at a crossroads of geopolitics, culture, and economics. As countries continue to work together on trade agreements, investment projects, and economic integration initiatives, the economic landscape of Southeast Asia remains dynamic and interconnected with the global economy. The AEC and regional integration efforts will continue to shape the economic landscape, positioning Southeast Asian nations as major players in global trade and supply chains. Non-traditional security challenges, environmental sustainability, and bilateral and multilateral diplomacy will also be central aspects of Southeast Asia's future bilateral relations. In Southeast Asia, the 10 ASEAN countries maintain a web of bilateral relations shaped by historical, geographical, and economic factors.

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China-Indonesia: A Strategic Partnership on the Rise
2 months ago

China-Indonesia: A Strategic Partnership on the Rise

China Daily  

China and Indonesia maintain strong multilateralism, with their relations expected to further strengthen in the coming years. The two countries have been collaborating closely in recent years, with the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway being a significant example of their partnership. This high-speed railway has not only shortened the travel time between the two cities but has also boosted economic development in …

China and ASEAN: A Powerful Partnership for Prosperity and Stability
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China and ASEAN: A Powerful Partnership for Prosperity and Stability

China Daily  

China and the ASEAN member states have a strong and flourishing relationship that benefits all parties involved. The two sides have been working together to promote economic growth, improve connectivity, and foster people-to-people exchange. This cooperation has brought tangible benefits to the people on both sides and helped promote broader regional development and integration.

SEATO’s 70th Anniversary: Lessons for Asia’s Emerging Multilateral Alliances
3 months ago

SEATO’s 70th Anniversary: Lessons for Asia’s Emerging Multilateral Alliances

The Diplomat  

September 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the much forgotten and often maligned Southeast Asia Treaty Organization. However, its legacy in fact provides invaluable insights for Asia’s emerging multilateral alliances, such as the “Quad,” “Quad Plus,” and the much-hyped but still hypothetical idea of an “Asian NATO.” Despite criticisms of its impotency and disunity, understanding how SEATO emerged and the …

China-Vietnam relationship: A pillar of regional stability
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China-Vietnam relationship: A pillar of regional stability

China Daily  

The strengthening partnership between China and Vietnam, built on a solid foundation of pragmatic cooperation and mutual respect, stands out as a stabilizing force in Asia, vital for regional peace, sustainable economic growth and geopolitical stability. The visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam from Aug 18 to …

China, Indonesia agree to enhance cooperation
4 months ago

China, Indonesia agree to enhance cooperation

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, co-chairs the fifth meeting of the China-Indonesia Governmental Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 23, 2024. China and Indonesia agreed on Friday to shore up bilateral and multilateral cooperation …

Forum hears partnership vital for common prosperity
6 months ago

Forum hears partnership vital for common prosperity

China Daily  

People visit the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Sept 19. It is important for the two sides to recognize the profound impact of the relationship and continue to promote peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the region, Kao said in his keynote address at the ASEAN-China Future Relations Forum held at the …

Forum hears partnership vital for common prosperity
6 months ago

Forum hears partnership vital for common prosperity

China Daily  

People visit the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Sept 19. It is important for the two sides to recognize the profound impact of the relationship and continue to promote peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the region, Kao said in his keynote address at the ASEAN-China Future Relations Forum held at the …

Visit's reaffirmation of friendly relations is positive marker for regional stability: China Daily editorial
6 months ago

Visit's reaffirmation of friendly relations is positive marker for regional stability: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Relations between China and Australia are "back on track after a period of twists and turns", visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang declared upon his arrival in Canberra for a formal visit. Praising the two countries as "neighbors across the sea of traditional friendship", a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry described their relations as that of "good friends, true friends …

Visit's reaffirmation of friendly relations is positive marker for regional stability: China Daily editorial
6 months ago

Visit's reaffirmation of friendly relations is positive marker for regional stability: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Relations between China and Australia are "back on track after a period of twists and turns", visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang declared upon his arrival in Canberra for a formal visit. Praising the two countries as "neighbors across the sea of traditional friendship", a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry described their relations as that of "good friends, true friends …

Philippines President Marcos says country will pursue 'more robust collaboration' with India on defence cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippines President Marcos says country will pursue 'more robust collaboration' with India on defence cooperation

The Hindu  

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has said that his government will pursue "more robust collaboration" with "friends" such as India as collaborative endeavours to build pillars that support the architecture of regional stability. He said the Philippines would "also pursue more robust collaboration with friends such as South Korea, India, amongst others, collaborative endeavours among a few States that share …

The Perils of Overstretching Minilateral Cooperation Within ASEAN
11 months ago

The Perils of Overstretching Minilateral Cooperation Within ASEAN

The Diplomat  

The role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in regional security has been questioned since the return of major power competition in recent years. At the recent ASEAN Plus Three summit in Jakarta, China’s unveiling of a new territorial map that lays claims over the entire South China Sea compounded ASEAN’s institutional inefficiency in managing regional security issues. The …

India and Japan Converge in Southeast Asia
1 year, 1 month ago

India and Japan Converge in Southeast Asia

The Hindu  

Upon dropping a series of Chinese-led infrastructure projects due to sustainability and geopolitical concerns, the Philippines is now redirecting its attention to Japan and India as alternative sources of development and security. Thus, Japan and India’s bolstered engagements in Southeast Asia complement the interest of resident countries like the Philippines to lessen their susceptibility to China’s expanding economic clout and …

Strategic partners: Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations
1 year, 1 month ago

Strategic partners: Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations

Hindustan Times  

The bilateral relationship between Singapore and Malaysia has traversed a complex historical journey, marked by periods of contention and cooperation. The subsequent separation of Singapore from Malaysia was marked by political tensions and economic complexities, leading to the emergence of two distinct nations. Following this visit, the respective transport ministers of Malaysia and Singapore engaged in bilateral discussions, generating speculation …

The road to peace: Bilateral cooperation or regional cooperation?
1 year, 2 months ago

The road to peace: Bilateral cooperation or regional cooperation?

Hindustan Times  

As the world keeps witnessing newer and worse forms of human catastrophe as compared to what has been seen in history, the questions around what can lead to a peaceful and stable international order become more pertinent. A closer look at the ASEAN States reveals multiple lines of not just boundary conflict but also multiple channels of bilateral communications between …

ASEAN-India Summit 2023: How two civilisational partners are strengthening cooperation in a transformative era
1 year, 3 months ago

ASEAN-India Summit 2023: How two civilisational partners are strengthening cooperation in a transformative era

Firstpost  

In the post-pandemic era, India-ASEAN relationship has reached an unprecedented high, with bilateral trade surging from just US$ 9 billion during their inaugural summit in 2002 to an anticipated milestone of over US$ 150 billion in 2023 From 6 to 7 September, 2023, Indonesia hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta City, which included the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the …

ASEAN | Southeast Asia’s source of stability
1 year, 3 months ago

ASEAN | Southeast Asia’s source of stability

The Hindu  

In 1967, as the Cold War was at its height, five countries — Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand — decided to embark on a path of regional cooperation with the initial goal of opposing communism. The ASEAN way The grouping gradually began to expand its areas of cooperation: in 1976, member states signed the Treaty of Amity and …

Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden

The Independent  

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China casts a shadow as NATO allies debate expanded role in Asia
1 year, 5 months ago

China casts a shadow as NATO allies debate expanded role in Asia

Live Mint  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, along with other Asian leaders, aims to bolster ties with NATO during an important summit in Lithuania in the coming week. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno confirmed that Kishida intends to emphasize the importance of stronger relations between Japan and NATO, despite objections from Beijing regarding the alliance's activities in the region. Earlier this year, …

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks Friday and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, as Washington and its partners reinforce their alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North Korea, China and Ukraine, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. Sullivan said he and his Japanese …

Thirty Years of ASEAN-India Relations: Towards Indo-Pacific - News18
1 year, 6 months ago

Thirty Years of ASEAN-India Relations: Towards Indo-Pacific - News18

News 18  

The India-ASEAN partnership is now 30 years young. Starting in 1992 as a ‘sectoral dialogue partnership’, as post-liberalisation India entered a ‘Look East policy’, it is the date from which anniversaries are founded. India’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has traversed the distance from the ‘Look East policy’ to the ‘Act East policy’. To mark this, a …

Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia

The Hindu  

The story so far: Due to its intensifying geopolitical competition with the U.S. and its own security interests in the region, China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries. China has accordingly structured the message around its exercises with Cambodia, Singapore, and Laos as a warning to the Philippines, with a Chinese military commentator Fu Qinghao saying that …

‘ASEAN Centrality’ in an Era of Renewed Power Politics
1 year, 11 months ago

‘ASEAN Centrality’ in an Era of Renewed Power Politics

The Diplomat  

November was summit season for Asia, with the G-20 Summit held in Jakarta on November 15-16 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit held in Bangkok on November 18-19. Amid the increasingly pronounced China-U.S. strategic rivalry, bifurcation or polarization of the international system threatens to undermine the commitment to an open and inclusive regional architecture embedded in the principle of ASEAN …

Deepening of India-ASEAN Ties Reflected in Upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 30th Anniversary
2 years, 1 month ago

Deepening of India-ASEAN Ties Reflected in Upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 30th Anniversary

News 18  

India’s ASEAN relationship was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership at the 19th India-ASEAN summit on November 12 in Phnom Penh, which is the capital of the current ASEAN chair Cambodia. His first engagement with a visiting delegation, upon assuming office, was with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly delegation in August, which was also a special event part of the 30th …

Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions
2 years, 1 month ago

Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions

The Hindu  

Cambodian leader Hun Sen called for unity on November 13, 2022, telling a gathering including Russia, China and the United States that current global tensions have been taking a toll on everyone. Without singling out any nation by name, Hun Sen said he hoped leaders would embrace a “spirit of togetherness in upholding open and inclusive multilateralism, pragmatism and mutual …

India and ASEAN mark 30 years of diplomatic relations in Cambodia
2 years, 1 month ago

India and ASEAN mark 30 years of diplomatic relations in Cambodia

Live Mint  

The diplomatic relationship between India and ASEAN turned 30 this year and was marked by the ASEAN-India summit that took place today in Cambodia. It also reiterated New Delhi’s support for core principles like ASEAN centrality in the region and a joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. According to a joint statement released after the summit, both sides …

India-ASEAN nations to enhance cooperation against terrorism
2 years, 1 month ago

India-ASEAN nations to enhance cooperation against terrorism

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: With an eye on the growing Chinese military and economic assertiveness in the region, India and the 10 members of the Asean on Saturday decided to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhance cooperation against terrorism. At the 19th Asean-India Summit in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, that was attended by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, India …

A milestone for partnership with ASEAN
2 years, 3 months ago

A milestone for partnership with ASEAN

China Daily  

A freight train carrying excavators leaves Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, for Vietnam in April. In the context of ASEAN, the complementarity of the Global Development Initiative with the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 in the fields of regional political security, economic development and socio-culture looks set to serve as a coveted instrument in endearing the world's second-largest economy to the …

'India Fully Supports a Strong, Unified, Southeast Asia': Jaishankar Stresses on ASEAN's Role in Geopolitics
2 years, 6 months ago

'India Fully Supports a Strong, Unified, Southeast Asia': Jaishankar Stresses on ASEAN's Role in Geopolitics

News 18  

India fully supports a strong, unified and prosperous Association of Southeast Asian Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday as he met foreign ministers for the ASEAN summit. India fully supports a strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN, one whose centrality in Indo-Pacific is fully recognized,” Jaishankar said. The Ministry of External Affairs said the top officials reviewed the …

Biden to host leaders of ASEAN nations in Washington on May 12-13: White House
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden to host leaders of ASEAN nations in Washington on May 12-13: White House

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a summit in Washington on May 12 and 13, news agency Reuters quoted White House spokesperson Jen Psaki. “The Special Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to ASEAN, recognizing its central role in delivering sustainable solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges, and …

The ASEAN agreements are not as straightforward as we imagine them to be
3 years ago

The ASEAN agreements are not as straightforward as we imagine them to be

Hindustan Times  

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was established on the August 8, 1967 with five countries, namely, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia. With extreme emphasis dedicated towards consultation, consensus, and non-interference, the adoption of policies that have been the “lowest common denominator” between the nations has impeded the institution-building efforts of ASEAN. While agreements have been reached, the lack …

China, ASEAN establish comprehensive strategic partnership
3 years, 1 month ago

China, ASEAN establish comprehensive strategic partnership

China Daily  

Related: Xi, ASEAN heads to plan future goals China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations decided to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership on Monday, a new milestone in the relations between the two sides. President Xi Jinping made the announcement at a virtual summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations. Here are some highlights of Xi's speech …

AUKUS could rock China’s boat in the Indo-Pacific
3 years, 1 month ago

AUKUS could rock China’s boat in the Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

The trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States continues to be in the news. While AUKUS is clearly an attempt by the U.S. to bolster regional security, including securing Australia’s seaborne trade, any sudden accretion in Australia’s naval capabilities is bound to cause unease in the region. Even though Australia has denied that AUKUS is …

Quad embraces Asean spirit of cooperation
3 years, 2 months ago

Quad embraces Asean spirit of cooperation

Hindustan Times  

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad comprising Australia, India, Japan and the United States initially sought to address non-traditional security challenges in the backdrop of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. Further, Asean’s ability to resolve contentious regional issues amicably without intervention of major powers is a remarkable feature which is exemplified by its continuous relevance to international politics despite …

Quad Senior Officials Discuss Efforts to Ensure Peace, Stability in Indo-Pacific
4 years ago

Quad Senior Officials Discuss Efforts to Ensure Peace, Stability in Indo-Pacific

News 18  

Senior officials of India and three other member nations of ‘Quad’ grouping on Friday held talks on “practical” cooperation in areas like connectivity, infrastructure and security under a collective objective of promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The Ministry of External Affairs said the officials reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region …

The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances
4 years, 2 months ago

The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances

The Diplomat  

The French philosopher Albert Camus once wrote, “In the middle of winter, I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible summer.” He may as well have been describing U.S. alliances in East Asia after nearly four years of the Donald Trump administration. Fears of an impending conflict escalated in August 2017 when Trump declared that more threats …

Asean Centrality: A Crucial Cornerstone for Indo-Pacific Peace and Prosperity
6 years, 11 months ago

Asean Centrality: A Crucial Cornerstone for Indo-Pacific Peace and Prosperity

India TV News  

India emphasizes the centrality and leadership of the Southeast Asian region in the Indo-Pacific region. The External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, highlights the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and its significance in fostering economic and political cooperation among the 10 member countries. She emphasizes the importance of Asean's role in New Delhi's Act East policy and its growing economic, political, and …

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