Peaceful Tiger: Challenges in Building and Sustaining Peace on the ASEAN Road

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ABSTRACT This study examines the state of peace and security in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. ASEAN has long been hailed as a successful model of regional cooperation, with a focus on maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia. However, the region has faced various challenges to peace, including territorial disputes, political instability, and the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. The article analyzes the key factors that have contributed to the maintenance of peace in ASEAN, such as the organization’s principle of non-interference, the development of regional mechanisms for conflict resolution, and the promotion of economic integration. It also explores the emerging threats to peace, including the growing geopolitical tensions between major powers, the impact of climate change, and the rise of non-traditional security challenges. The article concludes by discussing the future prospects for peace in ASEAN, highlighting the need for continued regional cooperation, the strengthening of ASEAN’s institutional capacity, and the development of comprehensive strategies to address the multifaceted challenges to peace and security in the region.

Barışçıl Kaplan: ASEAN Yolu’nda Barış’ın Tesisi ve Sürdürülebilirliğinde Zorluklar

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Güneydoğu Asya Ülkeleri Birliği (ASEAN) uzun süredir Güneydoğu Asya’da barış ve istikrarın korunmasına odaklanan başarılı bir bölgesel işbirliği modeli olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Ancak bölge, toprak anlaşmazlıkları, siyasi istikrarsızlık ve sınır ötesi suç ve terör tehdidi dâhil olmak üzere barışa yönelik çeşitli zorluklarla karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Bu çalışma ASEAN bölgesindeki barış ve güvenliğin durumunu incelemektedir. Makale, ASEAN’da barışın korunmasına katkıda bulunan, örgütün ASEAN Yolu olarak isimlendirilen müdahale etmeme ilkesi, çatışma çözümü için bölgesel mekanizmaların geliştirilmesi ve ekonomik entegrasyonun desteklenmesi gibi temel faktörleri analiz etmektedir. Aynı zamanda büyük güçler arasında artan jeopolitik gerilimler, iklim değişikliğinin etkisi ve geleneksel olmayan güvenlik sorunlarının artması da dâhil olmak üzere barışa yönelik ortaya çıkan tehditleri de değerlendirmeye tabi tutmaktadır. Ayrıca çalışma, geleceğe yönelik ASEAN’da barışın muhtemel durumunu tartışarak, sürekli bölgesel işbirliğine, ASEAN’ın kurumsal kapasitesinin güçlendirilmesine ve bölgedeki barış ve güvenliğe yönelik çok yönlü zorluklara çözüm bulmak için kapsamlı stratejilerin geliştirilmesine olan ihtiyacın da altını çizmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Barış
• ASEAN
• Güneydoğu Asya
• Güvenlik
• Çatışma.

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