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17/08/2026

ASEAN REGIONAL CYBER EXERCISE: NAVIGATING CYBERSPACE, PRESERVING ASEAN CENTRALITY

The 4th Digital Defence Symposium, co-organised by the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE) and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore in July 2026, concluded with several key messages.

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17/08/2026

CHINA’S ASPIRATION FOR GLOBAL GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA

In June 2026, China released a white paper outlining its plans for global governance, titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions”. Coming amid the global turmoil caused by the actions of the Trump administration, the white paper underscores Beijing’s resolve to take greater leadership of the international order and the Global South, potentially remaking them in line with its own preferences.

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In June 2026, China released a white paper outlining its plans for global governance, titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions”.

15/08/2026

PRESENCE WITHOUT PACTS: CHINA-ASEAN DEFENCE DIPLOMACY

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REGIONAL STRATEGIC & POLITICAL STUDIES PROGRAMME

Event details:

Date: 21 August 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am (GMT+8)

Location: ISEAS Seminar Room 1&2 / Webinar

This seminar is brought to you by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

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13/08/2026

PUSHING BACK AGAINST PAX SILICA: SOUTHEAST ASIA’S FIGHT FOR TECHNOLOGICAL SOVEREIGNTY

The Philippines’ participation in Pax Silica highlights Southeast Asia’s growing challenge of technological dependence amid intensifying global competition in AI. ASEAN must choose between merely supplying resources and building capabilities for more meaningful participation.

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The Philippines’ participation in Pax Silica highlights Southeast Asia’s growing challenge of technological dependence amid intensifying global competition in AI.

13/08/2026

FROM SINGAPORE TO HELSINKI: WHY SINGAPORE MATTERS TO EUROPE’S ECONOMIC SECURITY

As Europe’s economic security becomes increasingly linked to the Indo-Pacific, Singapore’s role as a global hub for logistics, maritime activity and innovation is growing in strategic importance.

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As Europe’s economic security becomes increasingly linked to the Indo-Pacific, Singapore’s role as a global hub for logistics, maritime activity and innovation is growing in strategic importance.

11/08/2026

FROM THUCYDIDES TO TRUMP: THREE TRAPS THE WORLD SHOULD AVOID

The Thucydides trap, where a rising power raises anxiety in an incumbent one, was cited by China’s President Xi Jinping as one to avoid. There are other risks too, such as an absence of any power able or willing to provide global public goods, known as the Kindleberger trap.

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The Thucydides trap, where a rising power raises anxiety in an incumbent one, was cited by China’s President Xi Jinping as one to avoid.

11/08/2026

ASEAN AND CANADA: BUILDING BRIDGES WITH THE GREAT WHITE NORTH

The Plan of Action (POA) to implement the ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership (2026-2030) was adopted at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Canada held recently in Manila.

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11/08/2026

1ST SEA-EUROPE YOUTH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS (SEYPG): EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE FROM: ASEF ENEWS LETTER

On 16–17 July 2026, ASEF hosted the two-day on-site programme of the first ‘Southeast Asia–Europe Youth Partnership for the Goals (SEYPG): Empowering Youth for Climate Resilience’ in Singapore. The programme was organised by the Student Think Tank for Europe-Asia Relations (STEAR) and supported by the KU Leuven Regional Committee for Southeast Asia and ASEF.

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On 16–17 July 2026, ASEF hosted the two-day on-site programme of the first ‘Southeast Asia–Europe Youth Partnership for the Goals (SEYPG): Empowering Youth for Climate Resilience’ in Singapore.

11/08/2026

THE 2016 SOUTH CHINA SEA AWARD AND THE FUTURE OF A LEGALLY BINDING CODE OF CONDUCT

For more than a decade, key ASEAN Member States (AMS) have regarded the formulation of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) as a key objective in its approach to managing tensions in the South China Sea (SCS). Since negotiations formally began in 2018, the pursuit of a legally binding instrument has become an important benchmark for success.

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For more than a decade, key ASEAN Member States (AMS) have regarded the formulation of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) as a key objective in its approach to managing tensions in the South China Sea (SCS).

11/08/2026

INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: NAVIGATING THE NEXT PHASE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

IRSEA has the honor and pleasure to share with its partners and followers a very important event on ASEAN-EU relations.



Event details:

Date: 26 August 2026

Time: 03.30 pm to 05.30 pm (GMT+8)

Location: ISEAS Seminar Room 2 / Webinar

This seminar is brought to you by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

For details, please go to our website:

IRSEA has the honor and pleasure to share with its partners and followers a very important event on ASEAN-EU relations.