Resilience narratives have emerged across specific sectors in ASEAN policy. However, the spread of resilience as a comprehensive policy narrative warrants a reconsideration of a holistic ASEAN approach to regional resilience—particularly amidst present preparation for a post-2025 ASEAN vision.
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Resilience policy has emerged across specific sectors within ASEAN policy. However, the spread of resilience as a comprehensive policy narrative warrants a reconsideration of a holistic ASEAN approach to regional resilience. Set amidst preparations for the ASEAN post-2025 agenda, this paper contributes a case study on the present and potential future use of resilience in regional governance. Based on policy documentation and present initiatives in preparation for its post-2025 agenda, this study examines the consistency or compatibility of key policy directions within and beyond ASEAN. Highlighting both internal and external challenges faced by the region, this case adds a regional perspective to complement a prevailing focus on national arenas/actors in resilience policy.