UK And India Finally Shed The Baggage Of History
INTRODUCTION: On July 24, India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially referred to as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
ASEAN Vision 2045: What Does It Hold for Our Shared Future?
INTRODUCTION: ASEANFocus+ is pleased to feature H.E. Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, the Philippines’ Eminent Person to the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on the Post-2025 ASEAN Community Vision (ACV).
Europe’s “Joint Expeditionary Force”: A Model for ASEAN?
INTRODUCTION: In 2014, the countries of northern Europe created a “Joint Expeditionary Force”
Malaysia’s Push for the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit: Connecting Past and Present
INTRODUCTION: Malaysia’s initiative to establish the ASEAN-GCC-China summit underscores a long-standing desire to connect past and present.
The 2016 South China Sea Ruling at Nine: Where Does ASEAN Stand?
INTRODUCTION: Nine years after an international arbitral tribunal ruled in the Philippines’ favour against China on the two parties’ disputed claims in the South China Sea
Problematic Stall: Indonesia-Vietnameez Maritime Delimitation Agreement
INTRODUCTION: The 2023 Indonesia-Vietnam Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement can play a valuable role in managing the two countries’ bilateral relationship, elevating their diplomatic standing
ASEAN AND THE POLITICAL-SECURITY CHALLENGES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
INTRODUCTION: ASEAN is currently facing three political-security challenges in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN MULTIPLE AND PRODUCTIVE MECHANISM PROVED AGAIN ITS IMPORTANCE OF MANAGING THE PROCESS OF MAINTAINING PEACE AND RESILEINCE IN ASIA-PACIFIC AND NOT ONLY
INTRODUCTION: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings were held in Kuala Lumpur on July 8-11, 2025. Malaysia is the Chair of ASEAN for 2025.
Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA)
INTRODUCTION: South Asia’s Diverse and Evolving Threat Landscape amid rising tensions in the Middle East
Malaysia-France Relations: A Renewed Momentum for Deeper Engagement?
INTRODUCTION: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to France – the first by a Malaysian head of government in 15 years – marked a diplomatic renewal in the two countries' relationship following occasional constraints