ASEAN member states consists of a confluence of civilizations unlike anywhere else in the world: 45% are Muslims, 35% are Buddhists, 15% are Christians, 2% are Hindus, and the rest adhere to indigenous beliefs and moral philosophies such as Confucianism, Toaism, and others. Beyond being a convening platform, can ASEAN’s role be elevated as a civilizational force or a civilizational commonwealth where it can influence global processes and introduce to global discussions their own views on how to address global problems? Can ASEAN or its chair, express its authentic vision of progress, as well as its own signature vision of international politics? Can ASEAN be part of a new trajectory to shape a multipolar world order?

ASEAN AS A CIVILIZATIONAL FORCE IN A CHANGING WORLD ORDER
ASEAN member states consists of a confluence of civilizations unlike anywhere else in the world: 45% are Muslims, 35% are Buddhists, 15% are Christians, 2% are Hindus, and the rest adhere to indigenous beliefs and moral philosophies such as Confucianism, Toaism, and others. Beyond being a convening platform, can ASEAN’s role be elevated as a civilizational force or a civilizational commonwealth where it can influence global processes and introduce to global discussions their own views on how to address global problems? Can ASEAN or its chair, express its authentic vision of progress, as well as its own signature vision of international politics? Can ASEAN be part of a new trajectory to shape a multipolar world order?
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