淡江大學東協及印太研究中心原為淡江大學東協研究中心，於 2015 年 3 月 18 日成立，致力於推動跟東南亞及印太地區的國內和國際事務相關研究和教學。自 2016 年起，為響應台灣政府的新南向政策，本中心透過邀請東南亞訪問學者來校演講及訪問，以加強與東南亞國家之間的學術交流與合作。本中心為台灣政府機構提供有關第二軌外交的諮詢和培訓服務。此外，本中心也與企業合作促進產學合作，並為學生提供實習機會。本中心曾舉辦了許多國際會議及論壇，例如 2019 的台灣東南亞學會年度研討會。 

The ASEAN and INDO-PACIFIC Studies Center at Tamkang University was originated as ASEAN Studies Center and founded on March 18, 2015. The Center aims to promote the research and teaching related to domestic and international affairs of Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific region. Since 2016, in response to Taiwan government’s New Southbound Policy, the Center strengthens the academic interaction and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries through inviting ASEAN scholars to deliver talks at Tamkang University. The Center also provides consulting and training services for the government agencies regarding second-track diplomacy. Furthermore, the Center promotes industry-university cooperation in conjunction with industry needs. The Center also collaborates with companies from Southeast Asia to provide internship opportunities for students. The Center has hosted a number of international academic conferences and seminars, such as the 2019 annual meeting of Taiwan Association of Southeast Asian Studies.