Musyawarah: connecting ASEAN and Europe

The global order is facing unprecedented challenges. From the war in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East to intensifying strategic competition between major powers, longstanding multilateral institutions are under increasing strain. In this first episode of , we speak with YB Wong Chen , Member of Parliament for Subang and Chair of Malaysia's Parliamentary Special Select Committ...

Welcome to the the third and final episode of season three "When Humans Forget They Are Nature". This episode focusses on the interaction between humanity and the natural world. The interplay between human activity and the natural world has become ever more important with the effects of anthropic climate change. What do young people think and do in the face of an increasingly unstable en...

Welcome to the the second episode of season three "Invisible Lives- Migrants Beyond Borders". This episode focusses on migrant communities from Myanmar living and working in Thailand and the challenges posed in everyday life. Modern media can be a powerful tool for dignity, in the case case of Burmese migrants in Thailand it can also afford protection and be a driver for change. Join Nar...

Welcome to the the first episode of season three " Silent Battles- Health Beyond the Body ". Health is not just physical but also emotional, particularly for young people. Youth mental health conditions account for 16% of the global disease burden . The COVID-19 pandemic severely worsened mental ill-health in the ASEAN region, leading to increased social disconnection and mortality. Yout...

Recorded during EU Gender Equality week, this podcast explores the current geopolitical dynamics of ASEAN region. These dynamics challenge ASEAN's unity and non-interference principle, while broader global trade shifts and competition for influence in critical sectors like digital infrastructure add complexity, testing the bloc's centrality and ability to forge unified responses. Join Narubet Rakw...

Recorded during EU Gender Equality week, this podcast explores the economic challenges in ASEAN in the AI era and the response of young people at the intersection of technology, innovation and human empowerment. Join Narubet Rakwijit, member of the Youth Sounding Board for EU-ASEAN and his guests, Alicia Tien , Director of Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships at Youth For Energy Southeast Asi...

Recorded during EU Gender Equality week, this podcast explores gender norms and inequalities in the ASEAN region and the work of young people in promoting a more inclusive society. Join Narubet Rakwijit, member of the Youth Sounding Board for EU-ASEAN and his guests who have brought personal stories and reflections on paths forward. Alongside EPinASEAN, he is hosting a special Youth Series for the...

Education is key to opening doors and fostering access and is critical to growth both personally and in terms of skills. The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lock-downs caused disruption in critical learning cycles for young people. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of education, not only in developing skills, but also as an opportunity to cultivate the next generation of young leaders. Jo...

Everyone is a unique individual, unique looks, unique thoughts, our individuality is defined by our differences from one another. Regrettably, differences are often targeted, stigmatized and othered which can lead to profound and egregious discrimination. In this podcast, we discuss youth activism in the area of social justice. Join Narubet Rakwijit, member of the Youth Sounding Board for EU-ASEAN...

In an era of rapid technological development, global issues appear with equal rapidity. Climate change is an global issue with local effects. SE Asia and the ASEAN region face a series of unique challenges from the effects of climate change. In this podcast, we discuss youth activism in the face of environmental challenges. Join Narubet Rakwijit, member of the Youth Sounding Board for EU-ASEAN. Al...

With the principles at the heart of multilateral cooperation under the greatest strain since the founding of the United Nations, this episode of Musyawarah features a discussion on the future of the global order with European Parliament member Javi López and Dr Yose Rizal Damuri of the Jakarta-based think tank CSIS. The conversation delves into how to make the multilateral system fit for the futur...

This month, Musyawarah sits down with Sujiro Seam, the new European Union ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a wide-ranging discussion, the ambassador reflects on his first six months in Jakarta, shares his insights from the latest ASEAN-EU ministerial meeting, and delves into the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening ties between the two regions.

Recorded at the European Parliament's youth event in June 2023, this episode of Musyawarah sees four young Europeans and Southeast Asians share their views on how to improve youth representation in politics as well as their own visions for the future of ASEAN-EU relations. We also hear about two experiences of running for political office in Malaysia and the Philippines. The speakers are Yunes...

On 10 December 2023, the world marks 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that enshrines the rights of all human beings. With the anniversary coming at a time of great upheaval and with conflict engulfing many corners of our world, the Universal Declaration is more important than ever, inspiring us to continue working towards ensuring all people can live their...

Gender-based violence remains the most pervasive human rights violation in the world, and 2022 saw the highest number of intentional killings of women and girls in two decades. Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, European Parliament member Frances Fitzgerald as well as Malaysian gender equality advocates Melisa Melina Idris, Omna Rani Sreeni...

Without the access of citizens to trustworthy information, democracy would not be able to function. In many parts of the world, however, there is a growing pattern of intimidation aimed at silencing journalists. Featuring European Parliament member Isabel Wiseler-Lima along with Emmy-nominated news producer and journalist Cape Diamond, this episode delves into the essential work of journalists in...

Uniting over 1.1 billion consumers, the possibilities of EU-ASEAN trade are immense. In this episode, Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, and Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, outline the state of play when it comes to EU trade and investment in Southeast Asia, and discuss the prospects for further trade deals between AS...

Join European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala and Minister Aung Myo Min of Myanmar's National Unity Government for a discussion on how the international community should focus its efforts to best support the restoration of democracy and respect for human rights in advance of the two-year anniversary of the coup.

This episode brings together European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Burmese-American journalist Aye Min Thant to discuss the situation in Myanmar 500 days after the February 2021 military coup, as well as the responses of ASEAN and the EU.

Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee and David McAllister, chair of the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee, join our hosts for a discussion on the future of ASEAN-EU cooperation on ensuring peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.

Joined by Brunei Legislative Council member Nik Hafimi Abdul Haadii and member of the European Parliament Catharina Rinzema, this episode delves into how trade agreements and policies should be designed to ensure that both women and men enjoy its benefits.

This episode focuses on how both the European Union and ASEAN have managed the ongoing global health crisis, on differing approaches as an opportunity for interregional learning, as well as on the next steps.  We are joined by the EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans and Dr Ong Kian Ming, a Malaysian member of parliament and former government minister.

The focus of the first EPinASEAN podcast is on the EU and ASEAN strategic partnership and inter-regional mutual learning.  Guests are MEP Reinhard Bütikofer and Dr Yeo Lay Hwee, Director, EU Centre in Singapore.  #EPinASEAN #EU #EP #EuropeanParliament #ASEAN #Asia #Geopolitics #StrategicPartnership #peopletopeople #aseaners