ASEAN and Conflict Management in the Contemporary Security Environment
Speaker: Chanpisey Ung is a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. Currently, she is a Fulbright ASEAN-U.S. Visiting Scholar (2023-2024) at Harvard University Asia Center. Prior to her current position, she was a Chevening scholar at the University of Leeds, where she received her MA in International Relations in 2020.
Moderator: Richard Yarrow, Fellow at Mossavar-Rahmani Center, HKS
Abstract: The 21st century witnesses the ascendency of Asia, with ASEAN at its core, representing a structural shift in the global center of gravity. With great powers asserting influence and conflicts persisting in the region, ASEAN faces the imperative to navigate wisely to uphold its relevance. Therefore, studying the role of ASEAN, as a regional organization, in conflict management has become of crucial importance. In this talk, the speaker will delve into ASEAN’s crafted approaches, challenging the prevailing perception of ASEAN as merely passive, using a compelling case study. The speaker will then dissect the challenges encountered by the bloc in responding to contemporary security situations, drawing valuable lessons for policymakers and scholars alike.