Overview of ASEM history: What does it tell us about contemporary

Asia-Europe Relations Ronan Lenihan, Director for Operations and

Development, Asia Matters

Origins

The multipolar triangle

1) Political pillar

2) Economic pillar

3) Socio-cultural pillar

Structure

•Informality•Multi-dimensionality•Equal partnership•Dual focus on high-level and People-to-people dialogues

Functions

Functions

Expansions

Expansions

What experience of ASEM have you encountered in your own country context? Are you aware of any ASEM activities in your own country?

What has your country achieved via ASEM?