Mekong Subregion (GMS) and the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) as case studies. In particular, we look at whether subregionalism … members to integrate more closely with the ASEAN region and, through this, with the rest of the world. As a program based on … nondiscriminatory basis, then this is consistent with the objectives of multilateralism. For the original ASEAN members, AFTA has …

Nations (ASEAN) has evolved to embrace an ambitious economic agenda. Its latest project is to establish the ASEAN Economic … Community (AEC) by 31 December 2015. Fulfilling these commitments would promote predictability in ASEAN, as well as strengthen … its credibility. But is ASEAN likely to meet this deadline? The blueprint for achieving the goal envisages the AEC …

ASEAN has significant achievements to its credit. It is a durable and effective functioning entity, more so than any …, ASEAN has played a role in delivering relative peace and stability in the region, which has in turn facilitated rapid … economic development. Yet ASEAN has not progressed very far in terms of becoming a formal economic entity. But its own brand of …

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, is arguably the most durable and successful regional … grouping in the developing world. Established in 1967, it has contributed greatly to regional harmony and prosperity. ASEAN is … structure. Beginning in 1976 - with its five original members - ASEAN began to move toward economic cooperation and integration …

Nations (ASEAN) has evolved to embrace an ambitious economic agenda. It latest project is to establish the ASEAN Economic … Community (AEC) by 31 December 2015. Fulfilling these commitments would promote predictability in ASEAN, as well as strengthen … its credibility. But is ASEAN likely to meet this deadline? The blueprint for achieving the goal envisages the AEC …