ASEAN Political-Security Community 2015
“Security Highlights 2014”
The Human Development Forum Foundation (HDFF), a Thai Foundation focused on human security issues, is co-hosting a full-day forum with The Asia Foundation (TAF) to promote further understanding and awareness of ASEAN integration 2015. In its November session, HDFF’s Chairman’s Circle will focus on the security highlights of 2014 affecting ASEAN member states. The forum aims to address the major current trends and challenges affecting global politics today and the potential security impacts towards the ASEAN region. Our expert panel will explore security highlights with particular focus on terrorism, transnational crime, the South China Sea, and human trafficking.
Panel 1: ASEAN Transnational Challenges
1.) “IS / AQ advance in Asia – from Indian Subcontinent to Indonesia” by Dr. Peter Lehr,Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), University of St. Andrews, Scotland/UK
2.) “Human Trafficking and APSC 2015” by Mr. Paisith Sungkahapong, Head of Anti-Human Trafficking Center, Department of Special Investigation (DSI)
3.) “Transnational Crime in Southeast Asia: Challenges for ASEAN security” Dr. Punchada Sirivunnabood, Mahidol University
Panel 2: ASEAN Maritime Challenges
4.) “South China Sea – Challenges 2014” by Professor Rommel Banlaoi, Executive Director of the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism (PIPVT), Commentator: Dr. Peter Lehr,Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), University of St. Andrews, Scotland/UK
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Time: 08:30-15:00
Location: Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11,Sukhumvit Road,Klongtoey-nua, Wattana Bangkok 10110
Event is free of all charge. Lunch and Coffee breaks included!
Download Registration Form Here.
Download Full Event Programme Here.
Questions or Concerns? Please direct your inquiry to our Event Coordinator, Ms. Tracy Vangh at hdff.vangh@gmail.com or to info@hdff.org
We Look Forward to Seeing You at The Forum!