International Relations and Diplomacy, MYP

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The working team negotiating and bargaining on sticking points on what goes into the final UPR submission.

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The International Relations & Diplomacy team finalising its submission for the UN’s Universal Periodic Review.

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Kita bertengkar, kita bermasam muka, kita berlainan pendapat namun bersyukurlah kerana kita… https://t.co/hrdD2KtgHp

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Some thoughts to ponder on while we celebrate this joyous occasion, perhaps.

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While ''muafakat' is important, is this the best model moving forward?

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One critic is that ASEAN is unable to move quickly/decisively due to consensus requirement, making progress at the lowest common denominator

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How can ASEAN effectively manage these challenges? Or can ASEAN even manage these challenges?

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The fourth Industrial Revolution threatens to upend entire industries, making obsolete many jobs.

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The world is changing. Geopolitical weight is shifting from the West to the East. Climate change is real problem, discriminating none.

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While much more can be said about what ASEAN has done so far, the 50th anniversary is also an apt moment to consider how do we move forward.

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Originally meant to manage regional disputes, ASEAN now includes a Free Trade Area, and a people-centred and people-oriented Community.

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Only including Indonesia, MY, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand then, ASEAN now also includes Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

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As a regional organisation, ASEAN has come a very long way since that fateful day 50 years ago when the Bangkok Declaration was signed.

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Today, ASEAN celebrates its Golden Jubilee. #ASEANDay.

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My week on Twitter 🎉: 1 Tweet. See yours with https://t.co/DK7Mqw11JQ

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My week on Twitter 🎉: 2 New Followers. See yours with https://t.co/DK7Mqw11JQ

[Vicki Treadell @VickiTreadell]

Really enjoyed hosting #iftar for new @parlimenbeliaMY members & catch up with old ones too!
Good conversation
Great company
#youthleaders

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T'was a great night, thanks again Your Excellency @VickiTreadell and friends at @UKinMalaysia for hosting us.

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The consequences of climate change is not debatable and if passes point of no return, will not discriminate on nationality in its effects.

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As younger generation we fully support Government's stand on climate change. Something that will affect all if we don't guard against it. https://t.co/TfbvvqOBpU

[Wisma Putra @MalaysiaMFA]

M'sia remains committed to @UNFCCC goals and the #parisclimateagreement; expresses its disappointment over #USA intent to withdraw.