One of Asia’s foremost minds in regional policy, trade, and diplomacy, Dr. Pushpanathan Sundram was the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN from 2009 to 2011, overseeing the ASEAN Economic Community. After decades at the heart of ASEAN, he went on to advise multinationals like Eli Lilly and now leads PublicPolicyAsia Advisors, guiding Fortune 500s and regional governments on policy, market access, and strategy. He has been awarded the Sahametrey Medal by the Cambodian government and the Outstanding Alumni Award by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. A decorated powerbroker, published author, and Visiting Fellow at Chiang Mai University, Dr. Sundram holds a PhD in Public Policy.

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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:06) Formation and Evolution of ASEAN
(00:12:23) How Is ASEAN Different Than EU
(00:14:41) To What Extent Does ASEAN Have Concrete Authority
(00:23:48) Barriers To Integration
(00:39:15) Balancing Between Global Powers
(00:42:36) How Would ASEAN React To Potential Conflict Over Taiwan and South China Sea
(00:50:46) ASEAN's Role In Recent Thailand & Cambodia Border Conflict
(00:59:16) Scope For Military Cooperation
(01:02:29) The Most Memorable ASEAN Meeting
(01:07:16) PublicPolicyAsia Advisors and Conclusion

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