This month, we celebrate the 57th anniversary of ASEAN. Have been trying to promote regional collaborations, ASEAN mechanisms are dominated by top-down approaches, relying upon initiatives from political leaders.

We need a more people-centered ASEAN. How can the people reclaim ASEAN? Phoo Wai Yan Myint, Shayna Nor Montaner Siawan, Luizinha Faria Faculto de Jesus, and Vu Minh Anh talk to Randy W. Nandyatama.