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Strategy toward closer economic regionalism4.1.1. First, the ASEAN countries must ratify agreements that they have entered into. And it could help marshal a common response to major new challenges that often arise suddenly and unexpectedly. CONTINUITY AND CHALLENGE TO THE ‘ASEAN WAY’ IN THE POST-COLD WAR ERA 6.1 Introduction In Southeast Asia, the collapse of the Cold War initially marked optimistic future prospects for ASEAN’s vision of regional order. With elections and governance challenges in many countries, the Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) returning to Thailand while it organizes an election and plans a coronation, the region’s trade architecture in flux, and the backdrop of growing U.S.-China strategic rivalry and trade friction, these are the key issues to watch in 2019. ASEAN has recognised the need to establish projects that will build deeper regional linkages among its member states and enhance the region’s physical infrastructure, institutions, and people-to-people relations. More importantly, democratisation which swept the world seemed to … ASEAN has come a long way since the five foreign ministers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand came together in Bangkok in August 1967 to establish an organization that would promote economic and social cooperation. ASEAN regionalism: motivations The challenge of diversity ‘The ASEAN states have only three things in common: karaoke, durian, and golf.’ (popular ASEAN saying, c.f. Reflecting on ASEAN’s Contributions to the Region and the World by Louie Dane C. Merced. Phil Goff (Minister of Trade and Defense of New Zealand ) Speech presented at a Peterson Institute event. ASEAN's New Challenges Leszek Buszynski wEW would dispute that ASEAN has emerged as the most successful case of l regionalism outside Europe. The Rebalance and ASEAN’s Regional Architecture Since its founding in 1967, the ASEAN community has expanded to an area spanning 1.7 million square miles and nearly 600 million people. In that diversity lies challenges, but also strength. The bloc has come far, but faces some serious challenges in the years to come. SETTING THE SCENE: ASEAN AND ASIAN PACIFIC REGIONALISM. As a result of successful, outward-oriented growth strategies, Asian economies have grown not only richer, but also closer together. ASEAN countries had to resist exter - nal pressure, too. Security vulnerability Evolving Asia Pacific Regionalism: Challenges and Opportunities. In addition to these differences, the prospects for integration to East Asia are further challenged by "diversity, ideological polarization, as well as competing national and sub-regional identities" (Acharya 2007: 24). The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) now embodies that spirit. The first AEC scorecard of October 2009 showed that ASEAN has only achieved about 74 percent in terms of implementing its regional economic commitments for 2008-2009 under the AEC Blueprint. Introduction Regionalism has become a common feature of international affairs. June 9, 2008. It has become a beacon of multilateral cooperation in a world darkening with greater protectionism, a shift to bilateral trade and changing attitudes towards globalization. EAST ASIAN REGIONALISM AND ITS CHALLENGE TO THE ASIA-PACIFIC ... ASEAN grew from its five founding members to include all ten states of Southeast Asia by the end of the 1990s. This paper looks into initiatives and the challenges faced by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2. to pursue comprehensive integration towards the realization of an open, dynamic and resilient ASEAN Community by 2020. DEMOCRATISATION IN ASEAN: FEATURES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF REGIONALISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA ... Whilst its role has been to establish common norms in managing inter-state cooperation, the Association is also known for its elitist nature in decision-making, state-led integration, and lack of institutionalisation. Another challenge is the need to compete with other countries in the ASEAN market to export raw products since the country had mainly exported raw products. ASEAN Nations Establish Regional Economic Community. Creation of an East Asia-wide FTAIf an East Asian Economic Community is to be created, the region must become a single market. regionalism and consensus building shaped the success of Asian regionalism and ASEAN. It is a privilege to be hosted by Dr. Fred Bergsten. Non-ASEAN members have grown a little frustrated with ASEAN's lack of resolve in shaping the direction of Asian multilateralism. China’s approach and involvement towards regionalism with the 10-member ASEAN states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, […] ASEAN Regionalism,” sponsored by the Sigur Center for Asian Studies. I. Connecting ASEAN. REGIONALISM The African Union (AU) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) MERCOSUR (Common Market of the South) 2. ASEAN was established by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in 1967, during an era of instability, insecurity, and insurgency, and in response to the threats of communism and regional conflict. and transnational challenges complicated intra-ASEAN interaction. Rather, ASEAN success stems from well-thought-out and coherent efforts. Southeast Asian leaders themselves publicly suggested that formidable challenges threatened to unravel ASEAN’s regional cohesion and marginalize its members in the global political economy.