1st International Conference On Southeast Asia Studies

About the 1st International Conference On Southeast Asia Studies

Today in Southeast Asia, with the decrease of absolute poverty, the question that the region faces is whether a truly plural, equal and democratic society could emerge from the region. Problems arising from increasing fundamentalist beliefs, geopolitical changes resulting from a rising China, climate change and the fragility of the agricultural system, the faltering of democracy in many countries in the region and the increasing gap between the haves and have-nots point to the worrying potential for failing to produce a healthy, equal and multicultural society. These stem from various problems that have yet to be addressed in a measured and deep manner. ICSEAS intends to bring these challenges and the problems it poses to an open forum in a manner in which researchers could exchange their ideas freely in order to fundamentally help put the challenge of the twentieth century for the region in a clear perspective. To create a common and good society based on the ideals of democracy, welfare, equality, pluralism and a respect of the environment requires a deep understanding of the interrelatedness of such an endeavor. Perhaps the major challenge is in convincing such a project to the people of ASEAN.

 

Keynote speech:

Djauhari Oratmangun*

Staff Khusus Menteri Luar Negeri untuk Isu-isu Strategis

Arif Havas Oegroseno, S.H., LL.M.

Deputy Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Resources of Indonesia
“Indonesian Practice on Maritime Border Security”

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Jessie J. Vasquez

Dr. Mukdawan Sakboon

Prof. Wihana Kirana Jaya, M.Soc.Sc., Ph.D.

Prof. Nguyen Van Suu

Dr. M. Mukhtasar Syamsuddin

Prof. Simon Butt

Linda Yanti Sulistyawati, S.H., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Zainal Abidin Bagir, M.A., Ph.D.

Dr. Satyawan Pudyatmoko, S.Hut., M.Agr.Sc.

Dr. Chanrith Ngin

Dr. Pujo Semedi Hargo Yuwono, M.A.

Prof. Hiroyoshi Kano

Subejo, S.P., M.Sc. Ph.D.

Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P.

I Made Andi Arsana, S.T., M.E., Ph.D.

Dr. Shiskha Prabawaningtyas

Prof. Dr. dr. Sutaryo, Sp.A(K)*

 

Topics:

Pluralism in a Democratic Southeast Asia

Challenges to Democracy

Welfare and Poverty in an Unequal Society

Equality and New Categories of Discrimination

Climate Change and Its Challenges

Food Security and the Future of Southeast Asia

and Challenges to Border Security