The Southeast Asian region, particularly the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is at a crossroads as to how it could handle the changing geopolitical environment, reinforce democratic norms and values while maintaining its non-interference principle.

With elections coming up in the Philippines this year and a new cycle of elections for other countries in the region in the coming years, this episode of “The Election Observer” podcast, seeks to identify lessons from the recent developments in the elections in the region and how regional efforts could be consolidated to redirect the region’s democratic transformation amid the trend of democratic regression.

In this episode of “The Election Observer” podcast, ANFREL will discuss lessons from elections in Southeast Asia and the role the Association of Southeast Asian Nations could play in ensuring electoral integrity in the region. Joining us are ANFREL Executive Director Brizza Rosales and FORUM-ASIA East Asia and ASEAN Programme Manager Cornelius Damar Hanung.

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