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Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What It Means for the Region

Dato' Dr Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore

14-Jan-25 15:00

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What It Means for the Region

Southeast Asia is one of the most diverse regions on the planet, encompassing over 650 million people across 10 member states with diverse cultures, languages, and political systems. Over the decades, the ASEAN region has transformed from a modest regional grouping into a significant economic powerhouse. Today, it is the fifth-largest economy in the world. 

ASEAN is in an interesting juncture right now, with plenty of challenges and opportunities ahead – from navigating the civil war in Myanmar, unequal development across the region and the rise of China. 

This month, Malaysia assumed Chairmanship of ASEAN. So, what could that mean for the country and the region?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dato Dr. Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore. He’s an academic and has also contributed to literature, with publications focusing on Malaysia's foreign policy, ASEAN, and Malaysia-Middle East relations.

Image credit: Shutterstock (background)

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  internationalpoliticsgovernment

Tags:  regional mobilitythe bigger picturebeyond the ballot boxaseanmalaysiaASEAN chairbricsmyanmarchinadiplomacysoft powerhegemonyregional politicsgeopoliticsinternational relationssoutheast asiaglobal south





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