Question

Explain the importance of ASEAN as a regionalorganization.

Answer 1

1. The main goals of ASEAN were to speed up economic growth, which would lead to social improvement and cultural growth. The plan also aimed to support peace and security in the region, in line with the Rule of Law and the principles of the UN Charter.
2. ASEAN does not want to be a supranational structure and organization like the EU does. Instead, it focuses on the ‘ASEAN Way,’ a way of interacting that is peaceful, cooperative, and respects national sovereignty.
3. When it comes to security, ASEAN is built on the belief that unresolved territorial disputes should not turn into armed conflicts. An organization called the ASEAN Regional Forum has been around since 1994. Its job is to coordinate security and foreign policies.
4. The ASEAN Economic Community also aims to support the region's social and economic growth by establishing a shared market and production base for ASEAN states.