In building a cohesive, peaceful and resilient Political Security Community, ASEAN
subscribes to the principle of comprehensive security, which goes beyond the requirements of
traditional security but also takes into account non-traditional aspects vital to regional and national
resilience, such as the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of development.
ASEAN is also committed to conflict prevention/confidence building measures, preventive
diplomacy, and post-conflict peace building.