[CSA series] How can ASEAN ensure food security amidst increasing global supply chain disruptions?

Описание: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war, and the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict have exposed ASEAN's vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions, raising critical concerns about food security for the region's 684 million people. The region's dependence on food imports, particularly wheat, soybeans, and maize, further exacerbates food security concerns. Recognising these vulnerabilities, ASEAN has implemented several measures such as the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework, adopted in 2020, which includes strategies to strengthen food security and enhance supply chain resilience. The bloc has also expanded the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve to secure rice availability during crises. Despite these initiatives, the region continues to face substantial food security risks. Recent events, such as the escalating US-China trade war and Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, could pose additional challenges to the region's food security. These trade tensions could lead to market distortions, affecting the availability and affordability of essential agricultural commodities. Moreover, the intensifying impacts of climate change and increasing frequency of natural disasters further complicate ASEAN's efforts.

As ASEAN navigates these interconnected challenges, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions becomes increasingly urgent. We invite you to join the 14th Counterpoint Southeast Asia webinar on 18 March 2025, titled "How can ASEAN ensure food security amidst increasing global supply chain disruptions?" Four regional experts will share their insights on addressing these issues and charting a path toward sustainable food security in Southeast Asia.

Counterpoint Southeast Asia is a webinar and policy brief series that tackles strategic and complex questions facing Southeast Asia by presenting the perspectives of regional academics and policy experts. It is organised by the Centre on Asia and Globalisation at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

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Speakers:
Ms Elyssa Kaur Ludher, Visting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, NUS; Advisor, MORROW Intelligence
Ms Genevieve Donnellon-May, Asia-Pacific Analyst, The Red Line; Researcher, Oxford Global Society; Fellow, Indo-Pacific Studies Center
Ms Mae Chow, Research Assistant, Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Dr Jose Ma Luis Montesclaros, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU

Chairperson:
Barbora Valockova, Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

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