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1 The future development of the ARF: enhancing cooperative structures & mechanisms for CBMs and PD Presentation by: Wong Chow Ming, Singapore

2 History of the ARF: An exercise in confidence building Background behind the formation of the ARF -- born after cold war, need for multilateral security dialogue -- building of trust and development of norms Why possible? -- confidence building activities -- responsive to new/emerging security issues

3 The present ARF: a forum in transition Decision to move into PD in 2005 Strides towards concrete cooperation -- Table Top exercises -- ARF Guidelines on Disaster Relief Cooperation Why important? -- Build inter-operability, familiarity Accomplishment considering diversities of ARF members

4 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review Desk Top and SOPs important, but not sufficient for PD Hence, undertaking the ARF Review -- Stocktake on current achivements -- Chart out future direction

5 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (II) Internal and External factors driving review -- External: regional environment, security challenges increasingly multi-faceted, ARF no longer the only game in town -- Internal: expansion, divergent interests Review to address these issues, as well as to brainstorm on ways to revitalize the forum.

6 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (III) a) Roles of ASEAN and non-ASEAN - ASEAN as primary driving force, but lack resources - Vital role of non-ASEAN ARF participants

7 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (IV) b)Focus on key areas Diffused and lacking in focus Focus on a few key areas, i.e. counter-terrorism, disaster management, non-proliferation & disarmament, and maritime security Already two ISMs established

8 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (V) c)Enhance concrete practical cooperation Seminars and workshops build confidence But need concrete cooperation such as joint exercises Movement towards real exercises involving real assets

9 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (VI) d) Streamline decision-making processes. Routine activities to be passed to SOM for approval Urgent meetings to be convened through ad-referendum approval Working Methods proposal

10 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (VII) Other recommendations: -strengthen Chair and ARF Unit --Sec-Gen as ex officio member of FOC -maintain flexible moratorium on membership -enhance cooperation with Track II and external organizations List not exhaustive -- PD Study and ARF Review recommendations- basis of ARF Vision Statement

11 The future of the ARF: the ARF Review (VIII) 27 members, consensus no easy feat Review should be bold and visionary Trick is to achieve a balance

12 THANK YOU


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