Publications

ASEAN at 50 - A Look at its External Relations

Panorama - Insights into Asian and European Affairs

As ASEAN marks its 50th anniversary, we have dedicated this issue of our journal Panorama Insights into Asian and European Affairs to analyse ASEAN’s relations with several of its dialogue partners in the ever changing global landscape. In view of its external relations, the articles also reflect on ASEAN’s achievements in the last five decades, challenges it has overcome, and the prospects ahead.

ASEAN@50

Celebrating five decades of regional stability

In 1984, then French President Mitterrand and German Chancellor Kohl held hands on the World War I battlefields of Verdun. This great symbol of reconciliation and benevolence between two former adversaries highlighted a new found European friendship; a new peaceful European order, which culminated in the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize for the common project, the European Union (EU). The European integration process is without a doubt one of the great achievements of the 20th century; but it is not the only one.

Singapore’s View on the G20 Summit 2017

Despite not being a member of the G20, the Republic of Singapore participated in the 22nd G20 Summit in Hamburg / Germany. As the Chair of the Global Governance Group (3G), the city-state represented the interests of small and medium-sized countries who play an equally important role in the international economic system. It was Singapore’s 7th participation in a G20 Summit. The country wants to advance the G20 agenda and promote stronger engagement between the G20 and the wider United Nations system.

Letters of condolences on behalf of the Singaporean Government on the passing of Helmut Kohl

The current and the former Prime Minister of Singapore express their heartfelt condolences regarding the passing of Helmut Kohl.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung mourns the loss of Helmut Kohl

On the death of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and former President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, writes:

Christian Echle übernimmt Leitung des Regionalprogramms Politikdialog Singapur

Das Regionalprogramm Politikdialog Asien steht unter neuer Leitung: Seit 1. Juni 2017 ist Christian Echle, der zuvor das Medienprogramm Subsahara-Afrika mit Sitz in Johannesburg geleitet hatte, neuer Direktor.

Asia Pacific Contributions to International Cyber Stability

Both globally and regionally, major power rivalry, rising nationalism as well as challenges to the rule of law and international human rights obligations are making challenging to find common ground on state behaviour in cyberspace. Within the Asia region itself, states’ cultural and political values vary, including different conceptual understandings of world order and cybersecurity. In the absence of a global agreement for international cybersecurity, Caitríona Heinl examines the contribution of Asia Pacific states to a regime for international cyber stability, including implementation of norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, CBMs and capacity building.

Redefining Parity at work in India

In India, three trends in employment relations driven in part by technology adoption and digitisation can be observed: a rise in contractual labour, an increase in platform and on-demand workers, and a rise in freelancing work. Terri Chapman discusses the contours of disruption and work in India, focusing on trends in employment relations. She outlines the dimensions of inequality that must be considered in the context of observed and expected workforce change in India.

Policy Paper No. 4 "Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Asia and Europe"

Countering violent extremism and terrorism has been a top priority of governments in Asia and Europe for many years. Terrorist cells posed a severe threat to home security, even before the emergence of Daesh. However, as a consequence of Asian and European citizens joining Daesh, terrorists have been able to establish networks among fighters from both regions. It has thus become imperative that governments from Asia and Europe enhance their collaboration and coordination in all dimensions of counter-terrorism efforts.

Activities Report 2016

We are pleased to present you our activities of the year 2016. It provides an overview of the topics we worked on, our publications and the various dialogues we have organized in the year.