Reinvigorating the East Asia summit

Abstract

The strategic environment in East Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific region has changed significantly since the establishment of the East Asia Summit (EAS) in 2005. The changes have posed growing challenges to the EAS. In this context, ASEAN leaders may wish to reinvigorate the EAS as it approaches its 20th Anniversary in 2025 to better respond to the strategic landscape. Reviewing the agendas, priorities and structure of the EAS, aligning it with the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific, and strengthening relevant instruments to promote peace and security in the region may be useful in this respect.