Author: R. M. Michael Tene

Published: 29 August 2024

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)

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SYNOPSIS

"The strategic environment in East Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific region has changed significantly since the establishment of the East Asia Summit (EAS) in 2005. The changes have posed growing challenges to the EAS. In this context, ASEAN leaders may wish to reinvigorate the EAS as it approaches its 20th Anniversary in 2025 to better respond to the strategic landscape. Reviewing the agendas, priorities and structure of the EAS, aligning it with the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific, and strengthening relevant instruments to promote peace and security in the region may be useful in this respect.”

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https://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/reinvigorating-the-east-asia-summit/

The Romanian Institute for Europe-Asia Studies (IRSEA) and S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU have agreed to enter into an informal agreement on republishing their studies and analysis.

The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position or view of IRSEA.