ASEAN-Russia

ASEAN-Russia
Author: Victor Sumsky
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2012-05-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9814379573

In 2012, Russia assumes the Chairmanship of APEC, and is keen to build on its memberships of both East Asia Summit (EAS) and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). Russia is geographically and historically part of Asia and the Asia Pacific, and has been a dialogue partner of ASEAN since 1996. Still, the obstacles of distance and languages have led ASEAN member states and Russia to know and interact little between both sides. As growth poles in the world economy, there is much benefit in greater interaction between their rich economies. To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Russia-ASEAN dialogue partnership in 2011, the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS and its counterpart from MGIMO-University, Moscow co-organized a two-day conference that year, in which papers were presented offering perspectives from Russia and the ten ASEAN member states. Representatives from academia, and the public and private sectors offered insights on topics including geopolitics, bilateral relations, business and economics, and culture and education. This is a timely book that affords the reader insights into where ASEAN-Russia relations currently stand and suggests how they can improve and move forward.

ASEAN-Russia Relations

ASEAN-Russia Relations
Author: Gennady Chufrin
Publisher: Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2003-08-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9814517488

With the rise of India and China, the rest of Asia is feeling the great impact of socio-economic changes and challenges created by these twin engines of progress and cooperation. The question on the minds of regional analysts is: Where is Russia in the midst of these vast changes? What is its role? How and why is a great power like Russia adopting such a low profile in the region? In what ways can ASEAN engage Russia?Currently, Russia's interaction with ASEAN is limited to dialogue between both parties; trade between both sides is categorized by Russian arms sales and ASEAN raw materials. This book sets out to help explain these anomalies and puzzles, by examining the state of relations between Russia and selected individual ASEAN countries. Several interesting ideas are offered, such as a proposal for a Russia-ASEAN FTA; building tourism/business bridges through budget airlines; and proposals to strengthen and energize the ASEAN-Russia dialogue.

ASEAN-Russia Relations

ASEAN-Russia Relations
Author: Gennady Chufrin
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2006
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9812303596

With the rise of India and China, the rest of Asia is feeling the great impact of socio-economic changes. However, Russia's interaction with ASEAN is limited to dialogue between both parties. This book sets out to help explain these anomalies and puzzles, by examining the state of relations between Russia and selected individual ASEAN countries.

Russia-ASEAN Relations

Russia-ASEAN Relations
Author: Gennady Chufrin
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812307362

Papers originally presented at the second IMEMO-ISEAS ASEAN-Russia Relations Conference held in Moscow, Russia from 3 to 4 October 2006.

Does ASEAN Matter?

Does ASEAN Matter?
Author: Marty Natalegawa
Publisher: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2018-07-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9814786748

Written by the highly regarded diplomat Marty Natalegawa, former ambassador and foreign minister of Indonesia, this book offers a unique insider-perspective on the present and future relevance of ASEAN. It is about ASEAN’s quest for security and prosperity in a region marked by complex dynamics of power. Namely, the interplay of relations and interests among countries — large and small — which provide the settings within which ASEAN must deliver on its much-cited leadership and centrality in the region. The book seeks to answer the following questions: How can ASEAN build upon its past contributions to the peace, security and prosperity of Southeast Asia, to the wider East Asia, the Asia-Pacific and the Indo-Pacific regions? More fundamentally and a sine qua non, how can ASEAN continue to ensure that peace, security and prosperity prevail in Southeast Asia? And, equally central, how can ASEAN become more relevant to the peoples of ASEAN, such that its contributions can be genuinely felt in making better the lives of its citizens?

Southeast Asians and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)

Southeast Asians and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
Author: Evi Fitriani
Publisher: Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2016-05-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9814620920

The inauguration of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Bangkok in 1996 was celebrated with enthusiasm and hopes in the two regions because this forum represented a breakthrough in Asia-Europe relations. The region-to-region pattern of the relations becomes the study framework that enables the explorations of central themes which include the Asian regional identity, ASEAN collective diplomatic prominence, and the informality of the ASEM institution. In exploring those central themes, this book applies constructivist, realist, and neo-liberal institutional theories consecutively. The difference between Asian and European cooperative culture, as well as the longevity of an international institution, adds to the picture. This book contributes not only to the study of Asia-Europe relations but also to the understanding of regionalism in Asia.

Southeast Asia in Search of an ASEAN Community

Southeast Asia in Search of an ASEAN Community
Author: C. Rodolfo Severino
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812303898

Talking about ASEAN, this volume reappraises the organization from the inside, through controversial or perplexing issues such as the ASEAN Way, the accession of the new members, including Myanmar, the principle of non-interference, regional security, regional economic integration, the haze and SARS, and ASEAN's future.

50 Years Of Asean And Singapore

50 Years Of Asean And Singapore
Author: Tommy Koh
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9813225149

On the 8th of August 2017, ASEAN will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding. ASEAN is of great importance to Singapore, the region and the world.In 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN in short, was founded by five countries in Southeast Asia which had just gained independence from their former colonial masters, united by a determination for the region to live in peace and stability. Singapore was one of the five founding members of ASEAN, together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. The grouping was joined later by Brunei (1984), Vietnam (1995), Laos and Myanmar (1997), and finally, Cambodia (1999). ASEAN is today a very successful inter-governmental organization which promotes peace, stability, economic development and regional integration.This volume brings together 46 essays written by Singaporeans who have played a part in the partnership between ASEAN and Singapore. The reader will be able to glean an insight into the workings of ASEAN and Singapore's contributions to ASEAN through the lens of diplomats, academics, civil society leaders and officials.

ASEAN Enlargement

ASEAN Enlargement
Author: Mya Than
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812300813

During the past decade, ASEAN has shifted its focus from political and military security to economic co-operation and development. Although this change may ease the integration of the four mainland Southeast Asian nations -- Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia into ASEAN, there remain significant challenges to forge a workable and united ten-member ASEAN. This book examines many of the economic, political, and institutional issues confronting the enlarged regional grouping. The volume is organized into three sections based on the perspectives of the region, subregion, and the newer members. It not only addresses ASEAN's enlargement but also contributes to the debate on ASEAN's shifting role in the twenty-first century.

ASEAN-China Economic Relations

ASEAN-China Economic Relations
Author: Saw Swee-Hock
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812304223

Examines the rapidly expanding economic relations between ASEAN and China in recent years, covering trade, investments, economic challenges, competition and opportunities in the various sectors of the two economies.