Phar Kim Beng

Dr Phar Kim Beng is Professor of ASEAN Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Senior Research Fellow at the Asia-Europe Institute of the University of Malaya. He focuses on ASEAN studies and international relations, specialising in Southeast Asian security, regionalism and diplomacy. His work critically examines ASEAN’s institutional development, its diplomatic norms, and the broader Indo-Pacific security landscape.