Content Type: Commentary and Analysis / Publishing Institution: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies / Publication Year: within 10 Years / Topic: ASEAN

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros
Publication Date:: 02-2021
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: With vaccines not expected to fully roll out until 2024, lockdowns remain a critical priority to save lives today. February 2021 marks the end of a year of COVID-19, and the opportunity to re-visit and improve the way lockdowns are implemented in the year ahead.
Topic:: Pandemic, ASEAN, COVID-19, and Health Crisis
Political Geography:: Asia and Southeast Asia

Author:: S. Nanthini
Publication Date:: 06-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: COVID-19 has led to stricter border control measures the world over. This has had a particularly harsh impact on irregular migrants. As COVID-19 heightens their vulnerability, even as ASEAN meets in summit this week, this is an opportunity for ASEAN member states to support all those found within their borders.
Topic:: Migration, Borders, Pandemic, ASEAN, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: South Asia and Asia

Author:: Mely Caballero-Anthony
Publication Date:: 08-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: As ASEAN economic ministers meet virtually this week to deal with, among other things, the severe impacts of COVID-19, their crucial task should be to strengthen multilateral cooperation. ASEAN should rally its dialogue partners and the private sector to make vaccines available to all. Can ASEAN centrality help push back the worrying trend of vaccine nationalism?
Topic:: Vaccine, ASEAN, COVID-19, and Health Crisis
Political Geography:: Asia and Global Focus

Author:: Noeleen Heyzer
Publication Date:: 11-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: With Vietnam, the ASEAN Chair, and Indonesia in the UN Security Council, the Women, Peace and Security Agenda has advanced in ASEAN. However, new issues need to be addressed in its implementation given the changing peace, security and development landscape.
Topic:: Security, Development, United Nations, Peace, UN Security Council, and ASEAN
Political Geography:: Indonesia, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros
Publication Date:: 11-2019
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The Philippines’ removal of quotas on rice imports leads to increased competition, with negative short-term impacts on its farmers and on poorer urban ASEAN consumers. In the long-run, however, these challenges may serve as a strong push to upgrade regional rice production practices.
Topic:: International Trade and Finance, Tariffs, ASEAN, and Imports
Political Geography:: Philippines and Southeast Asia

Author:: S. Nanthini
Publication Date:: 11-2019
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: In 2017 Myanmar established the Union Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development in Rakhine State (UEHRD) to facilitate peacebuilding. Two years on, peace remains elusive. What are the limits and possibilities of what ASEAN Member States can do?
Topic:: Humanitarian Aid, Ethnic Cleansing, and ASEAN
Political Geography:: Southeast Asia and Myanmar

Author:: Tavida Kamolvej
Publication Date:: 05-2019
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Notwithstanding the growing frequency of natural disasters worldwide, it is difficult to strengthen disaster risk governance in ASEAN and globally. Several factors stand in the way. However, a recent pilot study in Thailand suggests that a regional disaster risk platform is within reach that could transform ASEAN into a global disaster management leader.
Topic:: Natural Disasters, Risk, ASEAN, and Disaster Management
Political Geography:: Thailand and Southeast Asia

Author:: Julius Caesar Trajano and Lina Gong
Publication Date:: 07-2019
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris reaffirms ASEAN’s commitment to protect the marine environment and strengthen regional cooperation in addressing marine debris issues. The declaration must now be complemented with sustainable national and regional actions involving multi-stakeholder participation.
Topic:: Environment, Regional Cooperation, Treaties and Agreements, Pollution, and ASEAN
Political Geography:: Thailand and Bangkok

Author:: Jose Montesclaros
Publication Date:: 10-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Since the Sulawesi quake and tsunami, ASEAN member states have agreed to increase financial contributions to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. However, an alternative framing of HADR is needed to draw enterprises in bridging gaps.
Topic:: Natural Disasters, Private Sector, ASEAN, and Value Chains
Political Geography:: Asia and Southeast Asia

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