About us

Overview

The U.S.-ASEAN Center is a dynamic hub for advancing collaboration, innovation, and understanding between the United States and the nations of Southeast Asia.

Rooted in a shared commitment to regional peace and prosperity, the U.S.-ASEAN Center fosters dialogue, educational exchange, and policy partnerships that strengthen people-to-people ties and address pressing regional and global challenges.

Through strategic programs and initiatives, the U.S.-ASEAN Center strengthens the next generation of leaders, supports economic growth, and promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific.

History of the U.S.-ASEAN Center

Origins & Legislation

The Center was formally authorized in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, codifying bipartisan legislation introduced in late 2023 by Senators Van Hollen and Romney, and Representatives Castro and Issa.

Under the provisions of FY24 NDAA, the U.S.-ASEAN Center may:

provide grants for research to support and elevate the importance of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership
facilitate activities to strengthen U.S.-ASEAN trade and investment
expand economic and technological relationships between ASEAN countries and the United States into new areas of cooperation
provide training to United States citizens and citizens of ASEAN countries that improve people-to-people ties
develop educational programs to increase awareness for the United States and ASEAN countries on the importance of relations between the United States and ASEAN countries
carry out other activities the Secretary considers necessary to strengthen ties between the United States and ASEAN countries and achieve the objectives of the U.S.-ASEAN Center

About us

Overview

History of the U.S.-ASEAN Center

Origins & Legislation

U.S.-ASEAN Center mission

To achieve its mission, the U.S.-ASEAN Center:

U.S.-ASEAN Center Staff