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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- ASEAN-led summits are the annual diplomatic forums centred on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations through which it convenes and chairs broader regional dialogue with external partners.
- How does the East Asia Summit differ from the ASEAN Regional Forum?
- What is meant by 'ASEAN centrality'?
- How does India engage with ASEAN-led summits?
- Why is the 'ASEAN Way' criticised?

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1. 8 August 1967

   ASEAN-led summits denote the cluster of inter-governmental meetings hosted and chaired by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, founded by the Bangkok…

2. 15 December 2008

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