ASEAN-Australia

Bridging the Divide: AI Governance in ASEAN

This op-ed is part of AASYP’s Digital Dialogues 2021, which is a programme that aims to provide a platform and forum for future leaders from across the region to contribute to the policymaking and diplomacy sphere by engaging in issues relating to Gender and Diversity, Green Recovery, and Emerging Economies. The rapid pace of technological …

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ASEAN-Australia’s rankings in digitalisation and trade facilitation: How do they matter for regional development?

This op-ed is part of AASYP’s Digital Dialogues 2021, which is a programme that aims to provide a platform and forum for future leaders from across the region to contribute to the policymaking and diplomacy sphere by engaging in issues relating to Gender and Diversity, Green Recovery, and Emerging Economies. A myriad of global rankings …

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The Australia-Asia Power Link: Connecting our region to tackle climate change

This op-ed is part of AASYP’s Digital Dialogues 2021, which is a programme that aims to provide a platform and forum for future leaders from across the region to contribute to the policymaking and diplomacy sphere by engaging in issues relating to Gender and Diversity, Green Recovery, and Emerging Economies. How Australia can transition from …

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Hashtag movement: amplifying gender equality consciousness from youth and beyond

This op-ed is part of AASYP’s Digital Dialogues 2021, which is a programme that aims to provide a platform and forum for future leaders from across the region to contribute to the policymaking and diplomacy sphere by engaging in issues relating to Gender and Diversity, Green Recovery, and Emerging Economies. Youth today are tech-savvy and find …

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Enhancing ASEAN-Australia Political Action On Climate Change to Handle Bushfires

Bushfires are one of the ways in which ASEAN countries and Australia are both experiencing the impacts of climate change. To protect and prevent further damage to forest ecosystems, bushfire management, including prevention, control, extinguishment, and planning of cross-regional bushfire handling, is required. ASEAN-Australia political action can play a strategic role to encourage each region …

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The untold impacts of the digital divide

The advent of the “fourth industrial revolution” has brought advanced digitalisation into the global economy, with increasing access to information and connectivity. The rise in technology throughout the world is apparent, over the last 10 years, the top five companies in the world have transitioned into tech companies. This revolution has caused a gap within …

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When Geopolitics fails- Australia’s opportunity for diplomacy in the ASEAN region

For the world of international relations, the behaviours and trends of superpowers are often more predictable than surprising. As a medium power state, Australia pays close attention to the actions of these powers and its impact on the region. The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for Australia to examine the state its relations amongst ASEAN …

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Are expectations for the IA-CEPA too high?

There is hope the newly implemented Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) will dramatically shift economic relations, paving the way for a stronger, long lasting bilateral relationship. But first, there are challenges to overcome.  Earlier this year, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrisson stated that Australia and Indonesia are “not just close neighbours, but great friends”. …

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A Shock to the System – Prescribing Australia’s Immigration Policy post-COVID-19

In recent years, Australia’s immigrant intake has trended toward policies that prioritise short-term skill shortages and the productivity needs of the economy through temporary migration flows. While this has allowed Australia to procure stocks of talent and skilled labour, the impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the disruption of transnational labour mobility networks and regional disparities …

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