Indonesian Journal of International Relations
Vol 10 No 2 (2026): INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

ASEAN’s Human Security Response to The Rohingya Crisis: Normative Constraints and Regional Limitations

Devina Lintang Pratiwi (Universitas Brawijaya)
Wishnu Mahendra Wiswayana (Universitas Brawijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine ASEAN's response to the Rohingya crisis and the human security challenges faced by the Rohingya amidst the limitations of ASEAN's regional response. Using the perspectives of international organization and human security theory, along with qualitative descriptive research methods and document and literature studies, the findings indicate that ASEAN's response remains constrained by the ASEAN Way, particularly the principle of non-intervention. As an actor, ASEAN has not been able to formulate a clear collective response; as an arena, ASEAN provides space for dialogue without effective collective action; and as an instrument, its response has been largely limited to humanitarian assistance. Consequently, threats to the personal, community, and political security of the Rohingya persist. The study concludes that ASEAN's normative commitments limit its capacity to address the root causes of the crisis and provide comprehensive human security protection

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijir

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

IJIR is a scientific journal focuses on the issues of states relations both in the regional and international scope. Mostly on, but not limited to, Indonesia and the Southeast Asian region. IJIR is published by and served as the official journal of the International Relations National Association ...