ASEAN Regional Forum.
intergovernmental organization consisting of the ASEAN countries and regional partners such as Australia, China, India, Japan, and the United States
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Lawrence Wong attended a summit with Vladimir Putin, representing ASEAN's call for peaceful dispute resolution.Well supported6 reports
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The ASEAN Regional Forum is hosting high-level ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Manila to serve as a venue for Indo-Pacific security dialogue.Well supported19 reports11 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Andreas Pfaffernoschke advocates for climate resilience and leads regional security discussions at the ASEAN Regional Forum.Some support1 report
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Canada is actively working to strengthen its economic ties with ASEAN, with Anita Anand highlighting the growing relationship between Ottawa and the bloc.Well supported3 reports
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Sweden's accession to TAC was marked by a diplomatic ceremony involving Kao Kim Hourn at the ASEAN Regional Forum.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Shaping the regional order through cooperation during the ASEAN Regional Forum.Some support1 report
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High-level foreign ministers' meeting held in Manila under the ASEAN Regional Forum discusses North Korea's denuclearization, policy shifts, and seeking realistic solutions.Some support1 report
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ASEAN adopted a 2026-2030 Strategic Partnership Plan and announced financial integrity initiatives at the ARF.Some support1 report
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Abdul Mateen calls for cooperation to enhance regional security during an ASEAN Regional Forum meeting.Some support1 report
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Manila hosts an ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference while ASEAN and Russia strengthen economic ties via a dialogue in Kazan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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India and ASEAN Regional Forum discuss Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, and seafarer safety during ARF meetings.Some support1 report
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Marco Rubio, Sergey Lavrov, and Penny Wong attend ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila, while the Quad meets on the sidelines.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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During the ASEAN Regional Forum, discussions focused on regional security, North Korea's role, and the concerns raised by new missile tests.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Kim Jong-un was encouraged to engage constructively with the region during a visit to Singapore.Some support2 reports
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Around ASEAN Regional Forum this week
News at the entities that move ASEAN Regional Forum most-
Association of Southeast Asian Nations StructuralASEAN nations are openly criticizing the political crisis in a country and offering to host the President.Moves ASEAN Regional Forum
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Marco Rubio OperationalIsrael allied with U.S. in a war against Iran, leading to damage to the Iranian nuclear program.Moves ASEAN Regional Forum
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Ishaq Dar OperationalIshaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Moves ASEAN Regional Forum
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China StructuralThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves ASEAN Regional Forum
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Lawrence Wong OperationalF&B adoption remains low in Singapore, noted as of September 1st.Moves ASEAN Regional Forum
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North Korea OperationalAuthorities in North Korea blocked imports of Chinese food products on September 28, 2026.Moves ASEAN Regional Forum
Connections
The 28 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Structural
ASEAN utilizes the ASEAN Regional Forum as a core multilateral mechanism for its cooperative and security processes.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Marco Rubio is confirmed as an invited and active participant in the ASEAN Regional Forum's diplomatic and security discussions.
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Kao Kim Hourn Structural
Kao Kim Hourn holds the formal office of Secretary-General within the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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Ishaq Dar Operational
Ishaq Dar actively participated in the ASEAN Regional Forum, addressing regional security challenges and supporting its objectives.
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China Structural
China is a founding member of the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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Lithuania Structural
Lithuania is a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum, indicating formal integration into the regional body.
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Lawrence Wong Operational
Lawrence Wong actively participates in discussions and events hosted by the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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Sweden Structural
Sweden is formally acceding and becoming a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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North Korea Operational
North Korea is a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum and actively engages in diplomatic criticism and avoidance of multilateral participation.
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Qatar Operational
The ASEAN Regional Forum has formally approved Qatar as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner, establishing an ongoing functional partnership.
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Middle East Operational
ASEAN Regional Forum responds to crises and events occurring in the Middle East.
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Anita Anand Operational
Anita Anand leverages the ASEAN Regional Forum as a platform and context for her diplomatic engagements.
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Poland Structural
Poland gained formal membership status within the ASEAN Regional Forum structure via accession.
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Malaysia Structural
ASEAN formally appointed Malaysia as the country coordinator for the regional forum.
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Bangladesh Operational
Bangladesh utilizes the ASEAN Regional Forum platform to discuss and explore economic cooperation and investment avenues.
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Ed Miliband Transactional
Ed Miliband participated in a meeting held during the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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Korea Shared context
Korea participates in the ASEAN Regional Forum through the attendance of its diplomats at ministerial meetings.
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Philippines Shared context
Philippines serves as the host country for the ASEAN Regional Forum's high-level meetings.
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Abdul Mateen Operational
The ASEAN Regional Forum calls upon Abdul Mateen's expertise and participation to enhance regional security cooperation.
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Kazan Shared context
The ASEAN Regional Forum utilizes Kazan as the location for its summits and cooperative meetings.
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Manila Shared context
Manila serves as the host city for various meetings and summits organized by the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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Pakistan Shared context
Pakistan utilizes the ASEAN Regional Forum as a platform for its diplomatic activities and issue raising.
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Romania Shared context
Romania shares a geopolitical context with the ASEAN Regional Forum, as evidenced by its accession impacting broader regional bodies.
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Andreas Pfaffernoschke Operational
The entities are linked by discussing climate change impacts on shared resources.
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Indo-Pacific Shared context
The ASEAN Regional Forum operates as a key venue for security dialogues relevant to the broader Indo-Pacific geopolitical context.
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Kim Yo-jong Shared context
Kim Yo-jong's official actions regarding the ARF forum and its calls for denuclearization were observed.
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Arisman Mentioned together
Arisman provides commentary regarding the evolution and development of the ASEAN Regional Forum.
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Delhi Shared context
Delhi is a major location relevant to regional diplomatic and geopolitical forums.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
3 events- Andreas Pfaffernoschke advocates for climate resilience and leads regional security discussions at the ASEAN Regional Forum.
- Canada is actively working to strengthen its economic ties with ASEAN, with Anita Anand highlighting the growing relationship between Ottawa and the bloc.
- Shaping the regional order through cooperation during the ASEAN Regional Forum.
July 2026
8 events- The ASEAN Regional Forum is hosting high-level ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Manila to serve as a venue for Indo-Pacific security dialogue.
- Sweden's accession to TAC was marked by a diplomatic ceremony involving Kao Kim Hourn at the ASEAN Regional Forum.
- High-level foreign ministers' meeting held in Manila under the ASEAN Regional Forum discusses North Korea's denuclearization, policy shifts, and seeking realistic solutions.
- ASEAN adopted a 2026-2030 Strategic Partnership Plan and announced financial integrity initiatives at the ARF.
- Abdul Mateen calls for cooperation to enhance regional security during an ASEAN Regional Forum meeting.
- Manila hosts an ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference while ASEAN and Russia strengthen economic ties via a dialogue in Kazan.
- India and ASEAN Regional Forum discuss Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, and seafarer safety during ARF meetings.
- Marco Rubio, Sergey Lavrov, and Penny Wong attend ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila, while the Quad meets on the sidelines.
June 2026
3 events- Lawrence Wong attended a summit with Vladimir Putin, representing ASEAN's call for peaceful dispute resolution.
- During the ASEAN Regional Forum, discussions focused on regional security, North Korea's role, and the concerns raised by new missile tests.
- Kim Jong-un was encouraged to engage constructively with the region during a visit to Singapore.