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CAMBODIA’S ASEM CHAIRMANSHIP ABOUT KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG Freedom, justice and solidarity are the basic principles underlying the work of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). The KAS is a political foundation, closely associated with the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU). As co-founder of the CDU and the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) united Christian-social, conservative and liberal traditions. His name is synonymous with the democratic reconstruction of Germany, the firm alignment of foreign policy with the trans-Atlantic community of values, the vision of a unified Europe and an orientation towards the social market economy. His intellectual heritage continues to serve both as our aim as well as our obligation today. In our European and international cooperation efforts we work for people to be able to live self-determined lives in freedom and dignity. We make a contribution underpinned by values to helping Germany meet its growing responsibilities throughout the world. KAS has been working in Cambodia since 1994, striving to support the Cambodian people in fostering dialogue, building networks and enhancing scientific projects. Thereby, the foundation works towards creating an environment conducive to economic and social development. All programs are conceived and implemented in close cooperation with the Cambodian partners on central and sub-national levels. ABOUT ASIAN VISION INSTITUTE Asian Vision Institute (AVI), established in January 2019, is an independent re- search think tank based in Cambodia. The creation of the institute was inspired by its leadership’s visions to build peaceful, inclusive, adapting and sustain- able societies in Asia, as well as to promote the so-called Asian values with a strong emphasis on humanity, peace and the respect of cultural diversity. To translate these visions into reality, the institute sets out the following mis- sions: (1) conducting practical policy and program research, (2) strengthen- ing multi-stakeholder dialogue and cross-sectional partnerships, and (3) pro- moting knowledge sharing and building leadership and innovation capacity. To date, Asian Vision Institute has produced a number of research pub- lications in the forms of commentary articles, policy briefs and perspec- tive papers with which both governments and private sectors have con- sulted and used as their references to make informed and appropriate policy decisions in response to the evolving regional and global situations. © Copyright 2019 By Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Cambodia and Asian Vision Institute Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Cambodia Asian Vision Institute, Cambodia House No 4, Street 462, Khan Chamkar Mon, House 24 Street 566, Boeung Kok 2, P.O. Box 944, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, Telephone : +855 23 966 176 Telephone : +855 99841445 Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Website : www.kas.de/cambodia Website : www.asianvision.org Facebook : www.facebook.com/kaskambodscha Facebook : www.facebook.com/avi.org.kh Cambodia’s ASEM Chairmanship 2020 Small Country with Big Tasks Phnom Penh 09 | 2019 CONTENTS China and ASEM: Objectives, Perceptions, Roles and Expectations ............................................................................................................54 Dr. Jin Ling ASEM in Facts ...................................................................................................................... 6 Germany and ASEM – Engagement and Expectations .............................64 Infographic Mark Hauptmann Introduction to Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) ...............................................12 Is Europe’s Future in Asia? The Asia-Europe Meeting as Dr. Chheang Vannarith an Instrument of the Rules-Based Multilateral Order ............................70 Patrick Rüppel “Multilateralism Light”? The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the Rescue of a Rules-Based International Order ............................22 ASEAN in ASEM: The Socialisation of the ASEAN Way? ............................82 Professor Dr. Jürgen Rüland Dr. Cheunboran Chanborey Prospects on Cambodia’s Chairmanship of Prospect of ASEM: A Bet on EU and ASEAN Asem Summit 2020 Perspectives from Dr. Sok Siphana .........................34 as Possible Pillars in Asian (Maritime) Security ..........................................92 Dr. Sok Siphana Pierre Ferrebeuf and Dr. Eric Frécon ASEM in the Eyes of Cambodia: A Key Diplomatic Competitive Regional Security Architecture Option for Her Future Global and Regional Integration ........................42 and the Value of ASEM .............................................................................................104 Un Samnang and Yen Samnang Dr. Ren Yuanzhe FOREWORD The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) is an Asian-European political dialogue forum founded in Chairmanship 2020: Small Country with Big Tasks”. 1996 with an aim to enhance relations and cooperation between the countries in Asia and Europe. The initial goal of ASEM at its inception was to provide a platform to foster political This book is a compilation of perspectives and inputs of prominent scholars and senior dialogues, strengthen economic and cultural cooperation, and tackle global challenges. foreign policy makers across Asia and Europe with the aim to provide knowledge about what ASEM is, its relevance, opportunities and challenges of implementing ASEM From 2020 onwards, Asia and Europe need to deepen their cooperation in multi-faceted initiatives, perspectives of the ASEM partners towards the forum, and what can be done to areas given growing trade and connectivity initiatives between the two regions, and the concretise the ASEM cooperation initiatives. Furthermore, the book provides insights into threat of trade protectionism in other parts of the world. In terms of trade, the bilateral rationales of Cambodia’s decision to chair such a big event, despite its limited resources. turnover between the two continents has so far reached €1.5 trillion per annum, and their combined Gross Domestic Products account for approximately 60 per cent of the global We, the AVI and KAS team members, believe that this book will be a big contribution to GDP. Apart from the growing trade, the number of connectivity initiatives still lag behind readers in their pursuit of knowledge about ASEM-related issues, and to those attempting the development needs of the two continents. In addition, the global trade today has been to address and overcome challenges facing the forum. Needless to say, the book is significantly curtailed by the rising trade protectionism steered by certain global powers; undoubtedly useful for policy makers, academics and students of International Relations. therefore, Asian and European countries should endeavour to defend the multilateral trading system for continuous and shared economic prosperity. We wish you a good read and new insights! Next year, the Kingdom of Cambodia, as an ASEM member, has the great pleasure to host the 13th Asia-Europe Summit for the very first time in the history of this small nation. This is a great opportunity for Cambodia to showcase its achievements and grab the opportunities brought by initiatives of the forum. Phnom Penh, 15 August 2019 However, the Kingdom is also facing some difficulties in hosting such a big historical event. In order to overcome the hardship, the Kingdom is expected to learn from the Mr. Leng Thearith and Mr. Robert Hör past experiences of different countries in organising the event, as well as to come up with substantial initiatives, which bring tangible and positive outcomes for the deepening cooperation between the two continents. In doing so, the Asian Vision Institute (AVI), an independent think tank based in Cambodia, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Phnom Penh, decided to publish a book entitled: “Cambodia’s ASEM 50% of Asia’s Key characteristics exports go to ASEM in FACTS Europe Informality Multi-dimensionality Current ASEM Coordinators: Emphasis on equal partnership 1996 Dual focus on high-level and ASEM Coordinator are appointed by their respective regions people-to-people 50% of Asia’s established and facilitate the coordination of the ASEM Process. imports come from Europe Asian Coordinators: Singapore, Pakistan 53 European Coordinators: Relevant European External Action Service, Finland issues partners Three pillars of cooperation ASEM Partners 12 represent: Environment summits 60% of global population of global economy d 65% l 55% of global trade e 75% of global tourism Climate Financ Politica Change Education Economic and Social, Culture an So far there have been: 63 Ministerial meetings Migration 12 Summits 39 Forums 437 Events 117 Senior official meetings Counter- terrorism 1996 1998 2000 2002 20041996 20061996 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 1st ASEM1996 Summit 3 rd ASEM Summit 5th ASEM Summit 7th ASEM Summit 9th ASEM Summit 11th ASEM Summit 13th ASEM Summit 01-02 March 1996 20-21 October 2000 08-09 October 2004 24-25 October 2008 05-06 November 2012 15-16 July 2016 2020 Bangkok, Thailand Seoul, Korea Hanoi, Vietnam Beijing, China Vientiane, Lao PDR Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2nd ASEM Summit 4th ASEM Summit 6th ASEM Summit 8th ASEM Summit 10th ASEM Summit 12th ASEM Summit 03-04 April 1998 22-24 September 2002 10-11 September 2006 04-05 October 2010 16-17 October 2014 18-19 October 2018 London, United Kingdom Copenhagen, Denmark Helsinki, Finland Brussels, Belgium Milan,