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Program

Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation on Regional Security

With security challenges increasing in the region, we helped deepen the ASEAN-Australia relationship and enhance ASEAN's ability to lead coordinated responses to transnational political and security issues.

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Cross-border challenges such as maritime security, cybersecurity, transnational crime, and Women, Peace and Security require coordinated regional responses.

Implemented from 2019 through 2025 and funded by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the ASEAN-Australia Political Security Partnership strengthened ASEAN’s capacity to address these issues by supporting collaboration across governments, regional institutions, and civil society.

Impact

Engaged 14 ASEAN sectoral bodies and regional mechanisms in collaborative initiatives
Equipped 1,700+ government officials and stakeholders through policy dialogue and training +
Facilitated collaboration between ASEAN partners and 17 Australian government agencies
Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation on Regional Security
Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation on Regional Security

Our Approach

The program provided direct support to ASEAN sectoral bodies and ASEAN-led mechanisms under the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, strengthening ASEAN’s capacity to address transnational security challenges through coordinated, cross-sectoral, and multi-stakeholder approaches.

Working with ASEAN sectoral bodies and regional partners, TAF co-designed and facilitated dozens of policy dialogues, technical exchanges, and other forums that strengthened and reinforced ASEAN’s leadership on regional cooperation to advance peace and security.