Except for the history of colonialism, the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have similar roots and they share initial targets to foster economic growth and competitiveness. However, the EU and ASEAN have diverging economic integration paths. The ASEAN...

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 with a view to strengthen cooperation among the nations. Long 25 years has gone but how much its objectives were achieved. South Asian leaders were meeting for 16 times and committed a lot but how many of the...