The ASEANcast

From public trust to private pockets — corruption doesn't just steal money. It steals accountability, erodes trust, and quietly dismantles the systems that are supposed to protect urs. Is it weak institutions? Or has corruption become so embedded it's now part of the political culture itself? When citizens stop trusting the state, who fills that void — populist leaders, strongman politics,...

On one hand, gig economy opens up many opportunities. But on the other hand, it raises important questions. Who benefits the most? Do workers have control? How are they protected? What role does the state and the law have in ensuring social justice amid this disruption? Watch the full episode! We're uncovering ASEAN, one conversation at a time.

In this podcast, we discuss the intersection of popular internet trends and youth culture across ASEAN. The conversation highlighted the regional nuances, digital connectivity, and the role of social media in fostering a shared yet diverse cultural landscape among ASEAN youth. Stay tuned on our online platform for more information and updates!

In this podcast, we discuss how to deal with various anxieties that exist amidst the world's unfavorable geopolitical situation in building the foundation for the ASEAN 2045 vision to increase regional resilience. Furthermore, we discuss how Indonesia must try to ensure that previously agreed agendas remain the attention of ASEAN and are implemented in 2024. Thus, let's find out how to develop the...

Embarking on a captivating journey through the Transnasionalist Pop Culture in ASEAN, one unveils a rich tapestry woven from the threads of diverse influences. Across the Southeast Asian landscape, a dynamic convergence of traditions, contemporary expressions, and global trends creates a unique regional identity that transcends borders. The pulse of this cultural phenomenon beats connects communit...

ASEAN's interconnected culture unites the diversity of the region. Rich traditions blend through shared heritage, arts, and cuisine. From the vibrant colors of Batik in Indonesia to the elegance of Thai classical dance, cultural exchange thrives. Language variations bridge gaps, fostering understanding and cooperation. ASEAN embraces its cultural tapestry, fostering unity and harmony. In the thirt...

Dewasa ini, teknologi pendidikan sering dikaitkan dengan tren inovasi platform pembelajaran daring atau ed-tech startup. Di pasar Asia Tenggara, investasi ed-tech telah mendapatkan daya tarik dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, yaitu mencapai US$18,66 miliar pada 2019. Hantaman Covid-19 bahkan secara dramatis mempercepat permintaan akan kemampuan ed-tech. Akan tetapi, saat ini ed-tech startup mengalami...

Dewasa ini, teknologi pendidikan sering dikaitkan dengan tren inovasi platform pembelajaran daring atau ed-tech startup. Di pasar Asia Tenggara, investasi ed-tech telah mendapatkan daya tarik dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, yaitu mencapai US$18,66 miliar pada 2019. Hantaman Covid-19 bahkan secara dramatis mempercepat permintaan akan kemampuan ed-tech. Akan tetapi, saat ini ed-tech startup mengalami...

Gen Z adalah generasi yang berbeda dari generasi-generasi sebelumnya (Thach et al., 2021). Gen Z memiliki harapan, preferensi, dan perspektif kerja yang berbeda serta dinilai menantang bagi organisasi. Karakter Gen Z lebih beragam, bersifat global, serta memberikan pengaruh pada budaya dan sikap masyarakat kebanyakan. Satu hal yang menonjol, Gen Z mampu memanfaatkan perubahan teknologi dalam berba...

Lingkungan sebagai aset utama manusia dalam menopang kehidupannya di Bumi telah mengalami banyak perubahan di sepanjang perkembangan peradaban manusia. Namun, perubahan yang terjadi semakin hari semakin memprihatinkan. Mengutip dari laporan Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Bumi kehilangan sekitar 10 juta hektare hutan setiap tahunnya di seluruh dunia. Fakta tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Bumi...

As the only ASEAN country at the G20, Indonesia plays a very pivotal role in advocating for not only its own interest, but also the interest of ASEAN countries as well as other developing countries. In October, G20 leaders will meet to discuss world's most pressing issues. In the lead up to the G20 Summit 2021, youth across the G20 met in July 2021 after about six months of intense negotiation. In...

According to Dell Technologies (2018), 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 have not even been invented yet today. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will continue to shift the landscape of work in the years to come. How should we prepare for it? What approach should governments choose to create a better ecosystem for our future workforce? In this eighth episode of The ASEANcast, we conversed with Ms...

About one year after the COVID-19 pandemic hits the Southeast Asian region, some countries are still grappling with the best method to deal with the pandemic. Despite the fact that some countries have rolled out their vaccination strategy, some challenges remain, one of them is vaccine safety. The role of ASEAN in facing the pandemic as well as ASEAN's preparedness for other challenges is very int...

ASEAN cooperation faced unprecedented challenges in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, the US-China tension intensifying, and an increasingly uncertain global political landscape. In 2021, the outlook for our world is slightly brighter, with the COVID-19 vaccines rolled out in some countries, a new president in the White House, and a renewed commitment for multilateralism...

The recent US election has shown a clear result - Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. won. Will Southeast Asia and the world welcome America back? Maybe this recent election brings new hope to us all after a turbulent four years of Donald Trump's administration. Or maybe not. We conversed with Evan Laksmana, PhD, a senior researcher at the Department of International Relations, Centre for Strategic and Int...

The US-China rivalry has inevitably put ASEAN in a difficult yet interesting situation. The Asia-Pacific, or rather, the Indo-Pacific region is home to world's most vibrant economies and trade links. Geographically located between the US and China, the Indo-Pacific region gave birth to a number of free trade arrangements in recent years, like the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Co...

The South China Sea dispute is one of the most serious security challenges for ASEAN and its members today. Despite decades-long negotiation, there is no resolution in sight yet. We talk to Aristyo Darmawan, a lecturer in International Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia, to get the latest update and new insights as to what is happening as well as the most recent development in the So...

Youth plays a pivotal role in ASEAN. The participation of youth in decision-making process in ASEAN-level is becoming more important than ever. In this episode, we converse with Angga Dwi Martha, the representative of Indonesian youth in the 36th ASEAN Summit’s Youth Interface with ASEAN Leaders.  We discussed the role of youth in ASEAN as well as ASEAN’s most pressing issues that were discus...

In this episode of The ASEANcast, Aisha Rasyidilla Kusumasomantri (also known as Aira), a lecturer at the Department of International Relations from Universitas Indonesia, talks about ASEAN Identity, its relevance to the youths, and its impact on the future decision-making of ASEAN. This episode is a series of three fascinating subtopics related to the title of this episode. In part 3, Aira conver...

In this episode of The ASEANcast, Aisha Rasyidilla Kusumasomantri (also known as Aira), a lecturer at the Department of International Relations from Universitas Indonesia, talks about ASEAN Identity, its relevance to the youths, and its impact on the future decision-making of ASEAN. This episode is a series of three fascinating subtopics related to the title of this episode. In part 2, Aira unrave...

In this episode of The ASEANcast, Aisha Rasyidilla Kusumasomantri (also known as Aira), a lecturer at the Department of International Relations from Universitas Indonesia, talks about ASEAN Identity, its relevance to the youths, and its impact on the future decision-making of ASEAN. This episode is a series of three fascinating subtopics related to the title of this episode. In part 1, Aira explai...

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