An
introduction to our programme...
ASEF
"Talks on the Hill" facilitate and provide an opportunity
for intellectual discussion through conceptual or philosophical
brainstorming particularly with regards to both policy
and second-track diplomatic discourse.
They entail a series of closed-door group discussions on pertinent
current events, and help in deepening relations between civil
society actors and governments in Asia and Europe.
The
objective of this format of meetings is to use a form of "second
or third track diplomacy" where contentious
and controversial matters can be freely discussed in a small
group, aiming towards a projection of tendencies, recommendations
and possible strategies for resolution.
Policy-makers,
NGO activists, journalists, religious leaders. scholars and
specialists are invited from civil society to present and
discuss their opinions and advance their arguments on an issue
at hand. The meetings are held at the Asia-Europe Foundation,
in Singapore and at suitable venues in other countries of
Asia and Europe. Particular care is made to pick venues that
are symbolically important to the issues at hand.
Topics
addressed during these meetings are sensitive and based on
current issues.
Please
visit our page on "past
Talks on the Hills" meetings
for information on topics and reports from previous meetings.
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UPCOMING!
Dialogue, Sanction,
Incentive? Coordinating an Asia-Europe Response to Troubled
States
4-7
September 2008
Peace
Boat
To
effectively manage internal conflicts in developing
countries that threaten international security or cooperation,
Asia and Europe need to arrive at a coordinated strategy
that acknowledges the interests and perspectives of
the key countries involved. How and where can the two
regions find common ground? What could be the form and
methodology of an Asia-Europe approach to troubled states?
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