[CSA series] Will ASEAN Seek Alignment or Independence When Pursuing Emergent Technologies?

From cybersecurity to artificial intelligence, emerging technologies are strategic enablers that further political, economic, and societal objectives. This phenomenon is not lost among ASEAN member states as they continue developing policies and building capacities to exploit these technologies. Nevertheless, technology alone does not define success. Context matters, perhaps more so in the case of Southeast Asia.

Caught between resurgent geopolitical competition, Southeast Asian states face difficult choices. On the one hand, the United States and China are essential providers of technology and expertise. As such, aspirants may find alignment necessary to ensure continued access to these resources – risking the ire of the slighted great power. On the other hand, states may choose the path of independence, maximising domestic and regional capacities and expertise to leverage novel technologies in support of their interests. Either choice is not without substantial risks, and it becomes necessary to unpack the logic driving policy choices in Southeast Asia on how best to navigate the complex international environment in pursuit of emergent technologies.

Counterpoint Southeast Asia (CSA) is a webinar and policy brief series that tackles strategic and complex questions facing Southeast Asia by presenting the perspectives of regional academics and policy experts. It is organised by the Centre on Asia and Globalisation at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

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Speakers:
Ms Elina Noor- Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Dr Fitri Bintang Timur- Research Consultant, Department of Politics and International Relations, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Indonesia
Mr Deryk Matthew N. Baladjay- Lecturer, International Studies Department, De La Salle University
Ms Jassie Hsi Cheng- Research Associate, Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

Chairperson:
Miguel Alberto Gomez, Senior Research Fellow, Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

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