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Why Should We Care About the ASEAN Summit?

Phar Kim Beng, Professor of ASEAN Studies at International Islamic University of Malaysia and Director of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies

27-Oct-25 18:00

Why Should We Care About the ASEAN Summit?

The 47th ASEAN Summit kicked off recently in Kuala Lumpur drawing heads of state and government into three days of high-stakes diplomacy. While the summit happens behind closed doors, its outcome ripples far beyond the meeting rooms. In this episode, we unpack the real purpose of the ASEAN Summit, its history, relevance and why it should matter to all of us.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri, Sharaad Kuttan

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  politicsinternational

Tags:  aseanasean summitdiplomacy





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