ASEAN Law and Policy

ASEAN Law Academy Advanced Programme (online) 2022

ASEAN Law Academy Advanced Programme (online) January–February 2022 [Changemaker Programme] [Educator Programme] [Specialisations] [Application] [Course Fee] [Scholarships] The fourth edition of the annual ASEAN Law Academy Advanced Programme (previously known as the ASEAN Law Academy) will run between 24 January to 24 February 2022 via Zoom. The Academy is a flagship training programme of the …

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Bite the Bullet: The Future of Data Protection Law and Policy in ASEAN

Abstract This paper examines and presents an updated perspective regarding the need for an overarching regional data protection and privacy regulation for ASEAN in driving the open, free, and cross-border flow of data. This is contextualized by ongoing regional initiatives, the state of data protection and privacy laws across ASEAN Member States, and the utility …

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ASEAN-EU Relations: The European Union’s Engagement in ASEAN and Common Grounds for Cooperation

Abstract The European Union (EU) and ASEAN have come a long way in their economic relationship. With the recent culmination of the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership, prospects for reopening negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA) present an indisputable opportunity. The changing nature of global politics has emphasised ASEAN’s centrality as a growing economic force. In …

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The ‘ASEAN Way’ The Structural Underpinnings of Constructive Engagement

Abstract This article explores the foundations for ASEAN’s constructive engagement policy with Burma. It separates the policy into economic and political components. The economic aspect was driven primarily by the pragmatic self-interests of ASEAN members seeking to gain greater access to Burma’s rich natural resources and cheap labour force. The political element was more consistent …

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