Shows
AASYP on AirIndigenous Sports for Diplomacy with Yanitha MeenaIn this episode, Yanitha Meena, joins us from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as we explore how sports diplomacy strengthens relations between ASEAN and Australia. Meena completed an International Masters in European Regional Integration at the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya. She completed a Bachelors of Science in Psychology at the University of Madras. She works on the Indo-Pacific with an emphasis on South Asia, ASEAN and the European Union.2024-08-1232 minAASYP on AirPreserving Indigenous Music in ThailandIn this episode, we will explore the rich tapestry of cultures and sounds that shape our world and how music can foster our human connections and understanding of one another. Today, we're diving into a unique musical journey with Sirasar or Mae Boonma, co-founder of Hear & Found, an innovative project that provides a platform to preserve and showcase the unique sounds of Thailand's indigenous communities. To find out more about Hear&Found kindly check this link: hearandfoun...2024-05-1532 minAASYP on AirSports as an International Actor Whole-of-Nation approachSports as an International ActorWhole-of-Nation approachIn this episode, Tom Barber joins us from Melbourne, Australia as we dive into how rugby and football aren't just about tries and goals; they're dynamic players on the global field of diplomacy. We will explore how and why countries need to huddle up and work together for success in today's complex global landscape.To find out more about Tom, check out: asiapacific4d.com2023-12-1427 minAASYP on AirThinzar Shunlei Yi on Myanmar's Youth Activism and the New Ideological MovementIn this episode, we speak to democracy activist Thinzar Shunlei Yi on her perspective on the Spring Revolution in Myanmar and the involvement of youths in the fight for democracy. Shunlei is a notable voice in Myanmar amd has expressed her opinion on Myanmar's discrimination and militaristic hegemonism. Shunlei gave us an overview of Myanmar's political state. She indicated that political instability had been magnified due to the executive power of the military and the inability to amend the ...2021-11-0721 minAASYP on AirA Future of Maritime Security in Southeast Asia: A look into the Trilateral Cooperative Agreement from the Philippines’ perspective, with Jonald BagasinaIn this final episode of the series, we speak to Jonald Bagasina about the Trilateral Cooperative Agreement (TCA). The TCA is a security framework that was developed in 2016 to minimise the escalation of armed conflict, terrorism and transnational crime in the Sulu-Celebes Sea. Jonald provides an in-depth overview of how the agreement has been interpreted by each country and the crimes that have happened prior and after the formation of the agreement. We also discuss the respective interests ...2021-08-1529 minAASYP on AirAddressing gender within the climate crisis: How Australia can learn from ASEAN’s multi-level approach, with Isadora Vadasz & Mia DunphyIn today's episode, we speak to Isadora Vadasz and Mia Dunphy on combating gender issues through the current climate crisis. Both authors had an interesting take on the topic and framed their argument on how Australia can learn from the efforts of Southeast Asian nations. Women are seen to be the agents of change in this circumstance, as they appear to be the most disadvantaged from the effects of climate change. As a result, women in countries that are more susceptible to the effects of clim...2021-08-0124 minAASYP on AirDecoupling Southeast Asian Women's Empowerment from Western scales, with Queenie TomaroWe speak to Queenie Tomaro on this episode to delve deep into women's empowerment from the Southeast Asian lens, disconnected from western ideas of the concept. Queenie indicates that we need a different set of criteria to what is used in west to assess levels of empowerment in Southeast Asia. This criteria stretches across culture, religion, state power and family relations – which are typically not used in Western nations, but are certainly important in Southeast Asia. We also discuss examp...2021-07-2421 minAASYP on AirChanging Perceptions: Analysing the Forms and Potential of Youth Stakeholder Engagement in Southeast Asia, with Min PuniaIn this episode, Min Punia discusses the importance of the role of youth stakeholders in Southeast Asia in contributing to the advancement of respective societies through policy change. He details both passive and active stakeholder engagement and provides examples of the Red Rose Campaign and “sating pusa” in Myanmar. We broaden the conversation to include existing youth engagement in other parts of Southeast Asia and barriers that may be in the way for youth groups to mobilise their respect...2021-07-1719 minAASYP on AirRe-framing Australia's Greatest National Security Threat: Indo-Pacific Climate Change effect Mitigation and Management, with Claire WoodwellIn today's episode, we chat with Claire Woodwell on non-conventional threats, namely climate change. She argues that climate change poses a security threat to Australia and the Indo-Pacific region as a whole. We discussed why it is imminent that countries try to develop policies to combat the effects of climate change and to invest in assets that have a dual use purpose, such as surveillance in the Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, Claire spoke about her own personal experience as being part...2021-07-1018 minAASYP on AirWhat does the ASEAN-Australia Grid Connection Mean for Managing the Energy Trilemma? The Case of Indonesia, with Muhammad Ichsan & Ilyas TaufiqurrohmanJoin us on today’s episode where we talk to Muhammad Ichsan and IIlyas Taufiqurrohman on how the ASEAN-Australia grid connection affects the energy trilemma. The energy trilemma refers to energy security, energy poverty and climate change mitigation. The ASEAN-ASEAN-Australia grid connection was an initiative that began in the 2010s and aims to to utilise untapped renewable energy resources in Western and Northern Australia by exporting the produced electricity to the ASEAN region. We discuss...2021-06-2714 minAASYP on AirLabour of Love: Boosting the Indonesia-Australia Partnership in Education and Labour Skills Training through the IA-CEPA, with Hilda Yanuar JongIn this episode we chat with Hilda Jong on how the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Australia can contribute to the enhancement of educational opportunities and labour skills. We speak in detail on this relationship through the initiatives of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector and the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA).2021-06-2015 minAASYP on AirChallenges and Opportunities for Australian-ASEAN Smart Cities in Post-COVID Recovery, with Suthida ChangIn this episode, we speak to Suthida Chang who wrote a piece on investing in smart cities as a solution to post-COVID recovery. Her piece centres on Singapore, Thailand and Australia's current investment in smart cities and the overall future of ASEAN smart cities. The discussion goes into depth in each of the case studies, but also extends to other countries in the region.2021-06-1220 minAASYP on AirReflecting on the Sydney Declaration: Moving ASEAN-Australia Relations in the Right Direction, with Christopher KhatoukiIn this episode, we speak to Christopher Khatouki who wrote a piece reflecting on the Sydney Declaration. The declaration was pivotal in cementing the relationship between Australia and ASEAN nations on three main areas: a multilateral commitment to counter-terrorism, improving economic engagement and addressing China's behaviour in the South China Sea. The discussion centres on these three factors and addresses areas that require improvement in the approach by Australia and ASEAN. ...2021-06-0528 minAASYP on AirIntroducing AASYP on AirIn this episode you will get to know the hosts of the podcast, Daweena and Claudine. Additionally, you will find out more about the ASEAN-Australia Youth Strategic Partnership organisation as well as a teaser for the special edition episodes on the AASYP Review 2020.2021-05-2910 min
The BordersLess PodcastBuilding Bridges Between Australia & Southeast Asia: Thomas Da Jose (AASYP & Masy Consultants)Thomas Da Jose is an aspiring humanitarian engineer who is on the journey to making a world that isn't good for a small few, but one that's good for everyone. Listen to the podcast to find out how he plans to actively make meaningful change and improve people's lives across the Southeast Asia region. In this interview we talk about:
•his experiences in Southeast Asia on the New Colombo Plan Scholarship,
•what inspired him to cofound Masy Consultants and the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership,
•how he's navigating unprecedented events like COVID-19,
•how young Australians can get involved in the Southeast Asia and...2020-03-2653 min