The Role of ASEAN in Tackling the Main Issues of Transnational Crime in the Southeast Asia Region

Peran ASEAN Dalam Menanggulangi Isu-Isu Utama Kejahatan Lintas Negara di Kawasan Asia Tenggara

Abstract

Southeast Asia, a strategic region with a large border area, makes it an area prone to transnational
crimes, especially terrorism, drug trafficking and human trafficking. This article aims to determine the
role of ASEAN in tackling the main issues of transnational crime in the Southeast Asian region.
International crimes in Southeast Asia are increasingly common. This research study uses normative
legal research methods with qualitative data collection juxtaposed with descriptive analysis
techniques so that the existing problems regarding transnational crimes, especially human
smuggling, can be presented comprehensively and informatively. In dealing with this problem,
ASEAN must play an active role by taking strategic steps through cooperating with other countries
such as the United States and agreeing on various policies with ASEAN member countries related
to handling transnational crimes, especially crimes of terrorism, drug trafficking and human trafficking.