ABSTRACT
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has consciously re-oriented its brand of regionalism in a more people-centered and people-oriented direction since the adoption of the Bali Concord II in 2003. This paved the way for the group’s shared aspiration for building an ASEAN Community that upholds good governance, democracy, and human rights protection, all of which are anchored in a comprehensive notion of security that also includes human security. A number of declarations and agreements, including the ASEAN Charter, have been signed by its ten member states that recognize international norms and universal principles that not only uphold the rights and responsibilities of states but also those that protect the fundamental rights of people, including the vulnerable and marginal communities in the region. This chapter examines the dynamics of atrocities prevention in ASEAN by identifying the key domestic and regional factors that influence its member states’ position and policies on R2P in general, and the importance of atrocities prevention in particular. Specifically, it examines relevant cases (e.g., Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines) to demonstrate the challenges and prospects for atrocities prevention in the region.
