Multilateralism within the framework of ASEAN has been a forbidden zone for ASEAN security strategy and bilateralism becomes the main mechanism for ASEAN security cooperation.

• 东盟框架内的多边主义一直是东盟安全战略的禁区,所以双边主义成为东盟主要的安全合作方式,但在冷战结束以后,东盟内部以及与外部多边合作的趋势越来越明显。