U.S.-ASEAN Center
The center serves as a hub for strategic engagement, fostering stronger economic, cultural, and technological ties between the United States and ASEAN member states.
What is the U.S.-ASEAN Center?
The U.S.-ASEAN Center is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State and Arizona State University that serves as a hub for strengthening ties between the United States and the 11 Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Based in Washington, D.C., the Center promotes collaboration through education, cultural exchange, economic engagement, and policy dialogue to advance a shared vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
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Latest News & Events
August 7, 2026 | U.S.-ASEAN Center
The U.S.-ASEAN Center hosted Deputy Assistant Secretary Hunt VanderToll for a roundtable examining key outcomes from AMM-59 and priorities for U.S.-ASEAN cooperation, including economic security, emerging technologies, maritime security, and regional stability.
July 23, 2026 | ANTARA News
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono highlighted the U.S.-ASEAN Center as an important platform for strengthening people-to-people and business-to-business ties, particularly in strategic sectors such as the digital economy.
June 22, 2026 | U.S.-ASEAN Center
Nearly 100 leaders and experts from government, industry, and academia gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship and opportunities for deeper U.S.-ASEAN cooperation across technology, maritime security, and resilient supply chains.
U.S.-ASEAN Center Logo
The U.S.-ASEAN Center logo draws inspiration from the iconic ASEAN handshake, symbolizing unity, centrality, and shared purpose among ASEAN member states.
The interwoven design reflects the spirit of collaboration and the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between ASEAN and the United States. The color palette—blue, red, and gold—blends the traditional hues of both ASEAN and the United States, representing our enduring relationship based on shared principles and our ongoing work to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and prosperous.
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