Regional Integration in Southeast Asia

Regional Integration in Southeast Asia

RM 16.80

ISBN:

978-983-100-576-7

Categories:

Business & Management
History
Politics
General Novel

File Size

5.68 MB

Format

epub

Language

English

Release Year

2013
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Synopsis

ASEAN has been recognized as a successful regional institution. Initially, ASEAN aimed to strengthen regional cooperation rather than regional integration. The movement towards regional integration gained strength since the end of the Cold War and particularly since the economic crisis of 1997-1998. Leaders of ASEAN member countries agreed to create an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2002. This ambitious plan, however, face challenges due to the diversity of economic development and structure, and the lack of political will. This book reveals the degree of regional integration, particularly in economic field, and investigates its limitations and challenges.