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ID088449
Title ProperComprehensive security and resilience in Southeast Asia
Other Title InformationASEAN's approach to terrorism
LanguageENG
AuthorEmmers , Ralf
Publication2009.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This paper explores how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has tackled the threat of terrorism since 9/11 and the Bali bombings. It claims that ASEAN has applied its traditional approach to security, based on comprehensive security and the principle of resilience, when addressing this challenge. The resilience concept underpins the nexus between national and regional security and emphasizes domestic regime consolidation re-enforced by regional consultations. In their pursuit of resilience, member states have sought in various degrees to address terrorism domestically through a mixture of security, law enforcement, socio-economic, ideological, and educational policies. It is noted that Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore have tackled terrorism more comprehensively than Thailand and Malaysia. Reflecting the synergy between national and regional resilience, ASEAN has operated as an umbrella organization meant to complement domestic and sub-regional efforts. It has been committed rhetorically, has produced frameworks of action, as well as reached agreements with the great powers. The paper is not overly optimistic, however, about ASEAN's role in promoting regional resilience against the threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia.
`In' analytical NotePacific Review Vol. 22, No.2; May 2009:p159-177
Journal SourcePacific Review Vol. 22, No.2; May 2009:p159-177
Key WordsASEAN ;  Southeast Asia ;  Terrorism ;  Comprehensive Security ;  National and Regional Resilience


 
 
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